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- adjective That enhances
physical performance (especially of a sportsman)
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Examples
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While creatine is most known as ergogenic supplement, exciting research is underway regarding its effects on heart disease and more.
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In fact, the International Olympic Committee calls caffeine a powerful “ergogenic agent,” meaning it promotes the ability of muscles to work.
25 Reasons You Should Drink More Coffee Zenmomma 2009
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In fact, the International Olympic Committee calls caffeine a powerful “ergogenic agent,” meaning it promotes the ability of muscles to work.
Archive 2009-11-01 Zenmomma 2009
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With the new year upon us and people looking for a kick start on their workout programs and weight loss plans, you too may be looking into nutritional supplements of the ergogenic persuasion.
Jill S. Brown: Can Sports Performance Supplements Give You an Edge? Jill S. Brown 2010
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A position paper published by the ADA, the Dieticians of Canada and the ACSM considers creatine to be the only ergogenic aid that performs as claimed and is widely used amongst athletes for building muscle to enhance performance during repeated short bursts of high intensity activity.
Jill S. Brown: Can Sports Performance Supplements Give You an Edge? Jill S. Brown 2010
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The ergogenic benefits that glutamine supplements claim to offer are increased strength, quicker recovery, and decreased frequency of respiratory infections which are all common pitfalls of over-training.
Jill S. Brown: Can Sports Performance Supplements Give You an Edge? Jill S. Brown 2010
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Their findings indicate that when athletes perform repetitive movements in time with the rhythmical elements of music, that is, “run to the beat,” there is a clear ergogenic effect i.e., an increasing capacity for bodily labor by diverting the mind from thoughts of fatigue.
Long May You Run Chris Cooper 2010
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With the new year upon us and people looking for a kick start on their workout programs and weight loss plans, you too may be looking into nutritional supplements of the ergogenic persuasion.
Jill S. Brown: Can Sports Performance Supplements Give You an Edge? Jill S. Brown 2010
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When you're looking for help, you can't help but wonder if the claims on the labels of ergogenic aids nutritional supplement products that enhance performance hold water.
Jill S. Brown: Can Sports Performance Supplements Give You an Edge? Jill S. Brown 2010
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Simply put, it's a non-dietary type of ergogenic aid.
Lonnie Lowery, Ph.D. - Cutting-Edge Muscle Science William Harryman 2009
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