Download Ergogenic Aids

Any substance (or food)
that is believed to enhance
one’s performance above
normal standards.
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The use of these substances
and practices is
controversial.
Drug testing has been
instituted in many sporting
programs.
Because of ethical violations
associated with the
inequities that result in
competition and health
problems that can result, use
of these substances cannot be
condoned!
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A stimulant that
opens airway
passages, and
increases alertness.
 Found in medications
used to treat
 Asthma
 Nasal congestion
 Weightloss
Most widely consumed, self-administered
psychotropic drug in the world
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Energy-enhancing effect
Stimulant for brain
Reduces fatigue
Diuretic
Morphine & Codeine
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Pain management
Side Effects
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Dizziness
Drowsiness
Nausea
Loss of appetite
Hallucinations
Highly addictive
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Relaxation of
blood vessels
which slows the
heart rate (HR)
Used in sports
were physical
activity is of little
importance
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Increase kidney
excretion and urine
output.
Used to reduce body
weight quickly or to
decrease a drugs’
concentration in the
urine
Wrestlers, gymnasts,
dancers, jockeys
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Most commonly abused
Used to increase muscle
size & strength
associated with weight
lifting
Commons sports
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Power lifters
Throwing events
Football
Baseball
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Produced by pituitary
Increases
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Muscle growth
Bone & connective tissue
Weight
Decrease body fat
Side effects
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Closure of growth plates
 Heart defects
 Kidney & liver disease
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Produced in kidneys
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Increase RBC d/t low
oxygen levels
Increases body’s
ability to transport
oxygen to working
muscles
Used by endurance
athletes/sports
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Blood is removed and
stored, then reinfused
after at least 6 weeks
Increases the body’s
ability to transport
oxygen to working
muscles
Used by endurance
athletes/sports
Banned by most
sports
Side Effects include - allergic
reactions, clotting issues, kidney
damage, fever, jaundice, infectious
disease, shock, heart failure
Corticosteroids
 Injected into site to
locally inhibit pain
 Used by ALL sports
Side Effects
 Increased injury
 Weakness and
degeneration of
tendons and
ligaments
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Replenishes ATP
very rapidly
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Allows athlete
to train harder
Side Effects
 Dehydration
 Muscle cramping
 Kidney damage
 Liver damage
 Hormone
irregularities
 Increased lipid
levels
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Health of athletes and
to help ensure that
competition is fair and
equitable.
Sports programs should
have full-service
programs that provide
substance abuse
education, counseling,
and drug-detection.
Drug testing should be
performed periodically
in a random manner.
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A sports program
must adopt the
philosophy that
“winning at all
costs” is wrong.
It is essential for
athletes to believe
that if they do their
very best and adhere
to the rules of the
sport, they will be
doing exactly what
is expected of them.