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The Running Explained Podcast

s4/e26 Caffeine

Jul 18, 2024
Coach Elisabeth, Head Coach at Running Explained, delves into the world of caffeine and its impact on endurance performance. Topics include fast and slow metabolizers, dosing, timing, placebo effect, and caffeine's effect on heart rate. She explores how individual tolerance and responsible consumption play a role in maximizing caffeine's benefits for athletic performance.
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  • Caffeine is a widely used ergogenic aid for improving athletic performance through its impact on the central nervous system.
  • Individuals respond differently to caffeine based on metabolism rates and genetic profiles, influencing its effectiveness in performance enhancement.

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Caffeine as an Ergogenic Aid and Performance Enhancer

Caffeine can enhance athletic performance but affects individuals differently. The variation in how people respond to caffeine is significant, with some benefiting from using it strategically for performance enhancement. It is considered an ergogenic aid, impacting the central nervous system and potentially enhancing aerobic endurance in endurance athletes.

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