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2010-05-15, 10:55
Background
Research has indicated that low-to-moderate dosages of caffeine supplementation are ergogenic for sustained endurance efforts as well as high-intensity exercise. The effects of caffeine supplementation on strength-power performance are equivocal, with some studies indicating a benefit and others demonstrating no change in performance. The majority of research that has examined the effects of caffeine supplementation on strength-power performance has been carried out in both trained and untrained men. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine the acute effects of caffeine supplementation on strength and muscular endurance in resistance-trained women.
Methods
In a randomized manner, 15 women consumed caffeine (6 mg/kg) or placebo (PL) seven days apart. Sixty min following supplementation, participants performed a one-repetition maximum (1RM) barbell bench press test and repetitions to failure (RF) at 60% of 1RM. Heart rate (HR) and blood pressure (BP) were assessed at rest, 60 minutes post-consumption, and immediately following completion of repetitions to failure.
Results
Repeated measures ANOVA indicated a significantly greater bench press maximum with caffeine (p[less than or equal to]0.05) (52.9 +/- 11.1 kg vs. 52.1 +/- 11.7 kg) with no significant differences between conditions in 60% 1RM repetitions (p=0.81). Systolic blood pressure was significantly greater post-exercise, with caffeine (p<0.05) (116.8 +/- 5.3 mmHg vs. 112.9 +/- 4.9 mmHg).
Conclusions
These findings indicate a moderate dose of caffeine may be sufficient for enhancing strength performance in resistance-trained women.
Caffeine enhances upper body strength in resistance-trained women
Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition 2010, 7:18
Jag tycker det verkar en aning överdrivet att formulera en sådan tvärsäker rubrik med det resultatet.
Research has indicated that low-to-moderate dosages of caffeine supplementation are ergogenic for sustained endurance efforts as well as high-intensity exercise. The effects of caffeine supplementation on strength-power performance are equivocal, with some studies indicating a benefit and others demonstrating no change in performance. The majority of research that has examined the effects of caffeine supplementation on strength-power performance has been carried out in both trained and untrained men. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine the acute effects of caffeine supplementation on strength and muscular endurance in resistance-trained women.
Methods
In a randomized manner, 15 women consumed caffeine (6 mg/kg) or placebo (PL) seven days apart. Sixty min following supplementation, participants performed a one-repetition maximum (1RM) barbell bench press test and repetitions to failure (RF) at 60% of 1RM. Heart rate (HR) and blood pressure (BP) were assessed at rest, 60 minutes post-consumption, and immediately following completion of repetitions to failure.
Results
Repeated measures ANOVA indicated a significantly greater bench press maximum with caffeine (p[less than or equal to]0.05) (52.9 +/- 11.1 kg vs. 52.1 +/- 11.7 kg) with no significant differences between conditions in 60% 1RM repetitions (p=0.81). Systolic blood pressure was significantly greater post-exercise, with caffeine (p<0.05) (116.8 +/- 5.3 mmHg vs. 112.9 +/- 4.9 mmHg).
Conclusions
These findings indicate a moderate dose of caffeine may be sufficient for enhancing strength performance in resistance-trained women.
Caffeine enhances upper body strength in resistance-trained women
Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition 2010, 7:18
Jag tycker det verkar en aning överdrivet att formulera en sådan tvärsäker rubrik med det resultatet.