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Area of Science:

  • Sports Science
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Nutritional Biochemistry

Background:

  • Caffeine is widely used by athletes for ergogenic benefits.
  • Research on caffeine's effects post-exercise-induced muscle damage (EIMD) is limited.
  • Understanding caffeine's role in muscle recovery is crucial for athletes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of caffeine supplementation on quadriceps performance following eccentric exercise.
  • To compare caffeine's effects on both uninjured and EIMD-affected muscle.
  • To determine if caffeine aids recovery from muscle damage.

Main Methods:

  • 16 physically active participants underwent eccentric quadriceps contractions.
  • One leg was supplemented with caffeine (6 mg·kg), the other with a placebo.
  • Isokinetic and isometric torque, fatigue index, and soreness were measured.

Main Results:

  • Caffeine increased peak isokinetic torque by 6.8% in uninjured and 9.4% in injured muscle compared to placebo.
  • No significant effect of caffeine was observed on maximal voluntary isometric torque.
  • Caffeine did not alter the fatigue index or perception of soreness post-exercise.

Conclusions:

  • Caffeine demonstrates ergogenic effects on isokinetic torque in both healthy and EIMD states.
  • Caffeine supplementation does not appear to enhance isometric torque production or reduce fatigue and soreness after eccentric exercise.
  • Athletes may consider caffeine for potential benefits in isokinetic performance during EIMD recovery.