Caffeine Improves Basketball Performance in Experienced Basketball Players
The aim of this study was to determine the effect of caffeine intake on overall basketball performance in experienced players. A double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized experimental design was used for this investigation. In two different sessions separated by one week, 20 experienced basketbal...
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| author | Carlos Puente Javier Abián-Vicén Juan José Salinero Beatriz Lara Francisco Areces Juan Del Coso |
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| description | The aim of this study was to determine the effect of caffeine intake on overall basketball performance in experienced players. A double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized experimental design was used for this investigation. In two different sessions separated by one week, 20 experienced basketball players ingested 3 mg of caffeine/kg of body mass or a placebo. After 60 min, participants performed 10 repetitions of the following sequence: Abalakov jump, Change-of-Direction and Acceleration Test (CODAT) and two free throws. Later, heart rate, body impacts and game statistics were recorded during a 20-min simulated basketball game. In comparison to the placebo, the ingestion of caffeine increased mean jump height (37.3 ± 6.8 vs. 38.2 ± 7.4 cm; p = 0.012), but did not change mean time in the CODAT test or accuracy in free throws. During the simulated game, caffeine increased the number of body impacts (396 ± 43 vs. 410 ± 41 impacts/min; p < 0.001) without modifying mean or peak heart rate. Caffeine also increased the performance index rating (7.2 ± 8.6 vs. 10.6 ± 7.1; p = 0.037) during the game. Nevertheless, players showed a higher prevalence of insomnia (19.0 vs. 54.4%; p = 0.041) after the game. Three mg of caffeine per kg of body mass could be an effective ergogenic substance to increase physical performance and overall success in experienced basketball players. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-ab32c58deddb491fa877131f28d593db2022-12-22T03:36:15ZengMDPI AGNutrients2072-66432017-09-0199103310.3390/nu9091033nu9091033Caffeine Improves Basketball Performance in Experienced Basketball PlayersCarlos Puente0Javier Abián-Vicén1Juan José Salinero2Beatriz Lara3Francisco Areces4Juan Del Coso5Exercise Physiology Laboratory, Camilo José Cela University, 28692 Madrid, SpainExercise Physiology Laboratory, Camilo José Cela University, 28692 Madrid, SpainExercise Physiology Laboratory, Camilo José Cela University, 28692 Madrid, SpainExercise Physiology Laboratory, Camilo José Cela University, 28692 Madrid, SpainExercise Physiology Laboratory, Camilo José Cela University, 28692 Madrid, SpainExercise Physiology Laboratory, Camilo José Cela University, 28692 Madrid, SpainThe aim of this study was to determine the effect of caffeine intake on overall basketball performance in experienced players. A double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized experimental design was used for this investigation. In two different sessions separated by one week, 20 experienced basketball players ingested 3 mg of caffeine/kg of body mass or a placebo. After 60 min, participants performed 10 repetitions of the following sequence: Abalakov jump, Change-of-Direction and Acceleration Test (CODAT) and two free throws. Later, heart rate, body impacts and game statistics were recorded during a 20-min simulated basketball game. In comparison to the placebo, the ingestion of caffeine increased mean jump height (37.3 ± 6.8 vs. 38.2 ± 7.4 cm; p = 0.012), but did not change mean time in the CODAT test or accuracy in free throws. During the simulated game, caffeine increased the number of body impacts (396 ± 43 vs. 410 ± 41 impacts/min; p < 0.001) without modifying mean or peak heart rate. Caffeine also increased the performance index rating (7.2 ± 8.6 vs. 10.6 ± 7.1; p = 0.037) during the game. Nevertheless, players showed a higher prevalence of insomnia (19.0 vs. 54.4%; p = 0.041) after the game. Three mg of caffeine per kg of body mass could be an effective ergogenic substance to increase physical performance and overall success in experienced basketball players.https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/9/9/1033ergogenic aidsstimulantsteam sportelite athleteside effects |
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| title | Caffeine Improves Basketball Performance in Experienced Basketball Players |
| title_full | Caffeine Improves Basketball Performance in Experienced Basketball Players |
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| title_short | Caffeine Improves Basketball Performance in Experienced Basketball Players |
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