Acceleration tolerance after ingestion of a commercial energy drink
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- DOI: 10.3357/asem.2833.2010
Acceleration tolerance after ingestion of a commercial energy drink
Abstract
Background: Caffeine ingestion has been demonstrated to increase physical performance in some situations. This study examined the ability of a commercial energy drink containing caffeine to enhance acceleration tolerance and strength under G load.
Methods: Eight experienced centrifuge subjects completed three separate experimental acceleration exposures following ingestion of 11.5 ml x kg(-1) bodyweight of (1) a commercial energy drink, providing 5.0 mg caffeine/kg bodyweight; (2) a commercial energy drink without caffeine; or 3) a placebo. The acceleration exposures consisted of a relaxed gradual onset run to peripheral light loss, a rapid onset run to 6 G for 15 s, and a simulated air combat maneuver (SACM) run of repeated alternations between 4.5 G for 15 s and 7 G for 15 s until volitional exhaustion.
Results: Relaxed G tolerance was 13% higher under the caffeinated energy drink session, whereas SACM duration did not differ among the drink conditions. Hip adductor muscle strength was 37% lower during the placebo session than during the other two sessions.
Conclusion: Consumption of a caffeine-based energy drink may enhance relaxed G tolerance and may increase strength, but does not impact acceleration tolerance duration.
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