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Caffeine in a performance bar significantly enhances cycling endurance and cognitive function during and after exercise. This performance-enhancing effect is crucial for sports requiring sustained concentration.

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Published on: March 15, 2019

Area of Science:

  • Sports Science
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Nutritional Science

Background:

  • Caffeine is a known central nervous system stimulant.
  • Its effects on physical and cognitive performance during prolonged exercise are of interest.
  • Performance bars offer a convenient delivery method for ergogenic aids.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of a caffeine-containing performance bar on physical and cognitive performance in cyclists.
  • To compare the effects of caffeine, carbohydrate, and placebo during and after intense cycling exercise.

Main Methods:

  • Twenty-four cyclists completed a 2.5-hour cycling trial at 60% VO2max, followed by a time to exhaustion trial at 75% VO2max.
  • Participants consumed a performance bar with caffeine (CAF), a carbohydrate-only bar (CHO), or a placebo beverage (BEV) before and during exercise.
  • Cognitive function was assessed using Stroop and Rapid Visual Information Processing tests at multiple time points.

Main Results:

  • Caffeine significantly improved performance on complex information processing tests compared to the carbohydrate-only bar, especially after prolonged exercise.
  • Time to exhaustion was significantly longer with caffeine compared to both carbohydrate and placebo conditions.
  • No significant differences were observed in perceived exertion, heart rate, or exercise intensity across conditions.

Conclusions:

  • Caffeine, delivered via a performance bar, demonstrably enhances endurance capacity and cognitive function during and post-exercise.
  • These findings suggest caffeine is a valuable ergogenic aid for endurance athletes, particularly in sports demanding high levels of concentration.