Effects of a High Energy Drink on Athletes' Performance
Author Information
Author(s): Hoffman Jay R, Kang Jie, Ratamess Nicholas A, Hoffman Mattan W, Tranchina Christopher P, Faigenbaum Avery D
Primary Institution: The College of New Jersey
Hypothesis
Does a pre-exercise high energy drink improve reaction time and anaerobic power in competitive strength/power athletes?
Conclusion
The study found that the high energy drink significantly improved reaction performance and subjective feelings of energy and focus, but did not affect anaerobic power.
Supporting Evidence
- The high energy drink led to a significant increase in the average number of targets struck during reaction tests.
- Subjective feelings of energy and focus were significantly higher after consuming the high energy drink compared to the placebo.
- No significant differences were found in anaerobic power measures between the two groups.
Takeaway
Drinking a special energy drink before exercising can help athletes react faster and feel more energetic, but it doesn't make them stronger.
Methodology
Twelve male strength/power athletes participated in a double-blind, crossover study where they consumed either a high energy drink or a placebo before performing reaction and anaerobic power tests.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to funding from the supplement manufacturer.
Limitations
The study only included male athletes and did not assess long-term effects of the supplement.
Participant Demographics
Twelve male strength/power athletes, average age 21.1 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.06
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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