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Caffeine ingestion changes time-motion and technical-tactical aspects in simulated boxing matches: A randomized
Victor Silveira Coswig1, Paulo Gentil2, Francine Irigon3
1a Department of Physical Education, Faculty of Physical Education , Federal University of Pará , Castanhal , Brazil.
European Journal of Sport Science
|May 9, 2018
Summary
Caffeine (CAF) ingestion enhances high-intensity actions in boxing, increasing the duration of interaction blocks. However, it does not significantly alter physiological markers like heart rate or perceived exertion during simulated matches.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Exercise Physiology
- Combat Sports Analysis
Background:
- Caffeine (CAF) is known to increase offensive actions and energy metabolism in combat sports.
- The specific impact of CAF on technical-tactical, time-motion, and physiological parameters in boxing remains largely uninvestigated.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the effects of caffeine ingestion on physiological responses and notational analysis of simulated boxing matches.
- To determine if caffeine influences technical-tactical and time-motion variables during boxing.
Main Methods:
- Ten male boxers participated in a crossover study, ingesting either 6 mg/kg body mass of caffeine (CAF) or a placebo (PLA) 30 minutes before simulated matches.
- Physiological data (heart rate, RPE) were recorded across three 2-minute rounds with 1-minute recovery periods.
- Technical-tactical and time-motion analyses were conducted using recorded match footage.
Main Results:
- While heart rate and RPE varied significantly between rounds, no significant differences were observed between caffeine and placebo conditions for these physiological markers.
- Caffeine ingestion led to a significantly greater duration of interaction blocks (mean 6.5s vs. 4.4s for PLA, p=.01).
- The effort:pause ratio was significantly improved with caffeine (1:1.44) compared to placebo (approx. 1:2, p<.05).
Conclusions:
- Caffeine supplementation (6 mg/kg BM) prior to simulated boxing matches increases the duration of high-intensity actions.
- Caffeine does not appear to affect internal load markers such as heart rate and RPE in boxers during simulated bouts.
- The findings suggest caffeine can enhance performance by prolonging intense offensive phases in boxing.
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