title: The effects of caffeine on the maximal accumulated oxygen deficit and short-term running performance.
abstract: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of acute caffeine ingestion on the maximal accumulated oxygen deficit (MAOD) and short-term running performance. Nine well-trained males performed a preliminary assessment and, at least 4 days later, a supramaximal run to exhaustion. Their VO2max values were determined, and the MAOD test at an exercise intensity equivalent to 125% VO2max was performed. Caffeine (5 mg x kg(-1)) or placebo was administered 1 hr prior to the MAOD in a double-blind, randomized cross-over study. In comparison to the placebo condition, subjects in the caffeine condition developed a significantly greater MAOD and increased their run time to exhaustion. However, post-MAOD blood lactate concentration ([HLa]) was not different between trials for caffeine and placebo. Caffeine ingestion can be an effective ergogenic aid for short-term, supramaximal running performance and can increase MAOD. However, these results do not appear to be related to an increased [HLa].
authors.affiliation: University of Luton, Department of Sport and Exercise Science, Beds, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Doherty
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001835:Body Weight; D002110:Caffeine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology*; D004311:Double-Blind Method; D015444:Exercise; D006801:Humans; D019344:Lactic Acid / Q000097:blood; D008297:Male; D010101:Oxygen Consumption; D010919:Placebos; D012420:Running / Q000502:physiology*
chemical_list: D010919:Placebos; D019344:Lactic Acid; D002110:Caffeine