Catagories of ergogenic aids
Mechanical aids- E.g. Running shoes, safety gear, equipment innovations and artificial turf.
Pharmalogical aids' - E.g. Ephedrine, antihistamines, human growth hormone, anabolic-androgenic steroids, caffeine and amphetamines.Physiological Aids- E.g. Blood doping, warm-up and clothing.
Psychological Aids- E.g. Hypnosis, lucky charms, music, imagery and visualisation.
Nutritional Aids- E.g. Carbohydrates, fats, protein, anti-oxidants, creatine vitamins
Pharmalogical aids' - E.g. Ephedrine, antihistamines, human growth hormone, anabolic-androgenic steroids, caffeine and amphetamines.Physiological Aids- E.g. Blood doping, warm-up and clothing.
Psychological Aids- E.g. Hypnosis, lucky charms, music, imagery and visualisation.
Nutritional Aids- E.g. Carbohydrates, fats, protein, anti-oxidants, creatine vitamins
Legal ergogenic aidsCaffeine
Tape Training Creatine Visualisation Hypnosis Massage Lucky charms Imagery Music Sports drinks |
Ilicit ergogenic aidsSteroids
Beta blockers Human Growth Hormone Blood doping EPO Amphetamines Ephedrine |
Legal and ergogenic aids are dependent on which sport you are participating in. Certain ergogenic aids are banned in some sports but allowed in others. Also some substances such as caffeine and creatine are only allowed in limited amounts.
This video proves that an american football actually improves speed, reaction time and strength after he consumes Skittles. This is a psychological and physiological aid. The athlete believes that the Skittles improve his game and the Sport Science team actually prove this to be true as it raises his blood glucose levels. The Skittles are also a physiological aid as the athlete believes he can perform better after consuming Skittles.