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One form of ergogenic aid is pharmacological. These include performance enhancing drugs, both illegal and legal. They have been used by sports competitors for many years and can be very effective.
However, pharmacological aids should be used with caution as even the legal ones can have unpleasant side effects.
Before you are tempted to try any pharmacological aid, it is important to do sufficient research to find out the effectiveness of the products, any possible side effects and if the drug is legal. Here is a look at some pharmacological supplements: - Legal
- Creatine Monohydrate - Long-term supplementation has shown significant gains in performance, strength and fat-free mass which may be due to increased muscle mass or water retention.
- Caffeine - it stimulates the central nervous system and has been used by some athletes as an ergogenic aid in endurance exercise. Caffeine does not seem to benefit short-term high intensity exercise.
- Illegal
- Amphetamines - they stimulate the central nervous system and have been used by some athletes to enhance performance. They increase blood pressure, heart rate and blood flow to the active muscles.
- Anabolic Steroid - Anabolic steroids are one group of these hormonal drugs and are used by some athletes. They are taken to allow for an increase in training time and intensity and to reduce the recovery time required between training sessions.
If you want to improve your sports performance, use products that have been proven safe. They are legal, healthy, and they work. To gain a more competitive edge, nothing works better than proper training, correct technique, and good coaching.
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