What is it about?
Trying to minimise energy expenditure during exercise is considered a primary performance indicator. This paper assesses if carbohydrate and caffeine alter estimated energy expenditure.
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Why is it important?
Carbohydrate and caffeine are very popular supplements to use. If assessing athletes and/or using these supplements then there implications for how data is interpreted. It is very important to control these substances if efficiency is part of a physiological assessment.
Perspectives
Matthew Cole's excellent thesis (from which this study was taken) has continued a research theme on unpicking training and dietary influences on exercise efficiency.
Damian Coleman
Canterbury Christ Church University
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This page is a summary of: The effects of acute carbohydrate and caffeine feeding strategies on cycling efficiency, Journal of Sports Sciences, June 2017, Taylor & Francis,
DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2017.1343956.
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