Efficacy of acute caffeine ingestion for short-term high-intensity exercise performance: A systematic review

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research

Volumn 24, Issue 1, 2010, Pages 257-265

  Astorino, Todd A ^a   Roberson, Daniel W ^a  

^a CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Adenosine; Anaerobic power; Ergogenic aid; Muscular strength; Pain sensation

Indexed keywords

CAFFEINE; CENTRAL STIMULANT AGENT;

ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE; DRUG EFFECT; EXERCISE; HUMAN; PHYSIOLOGY; REVIEW; TIME;

ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE; CAFFEINE; CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM STIMULANTS; EXERCISE; HUMANS; PHYSICAL EXERTION; TIME FACTORS;

EID: 77949479116     PISSN: 10648011     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1519/JSC.0b013e3181c1f88a     Document Type: Article

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