The prevalence and practices of caffeine use as an ergogenic aid in English professional soccer.

ABSTRACT: The ergogenic properties of caffeine are well established, with evidence supporting beneficial effects for physical and technical elements of performance required for successful soccer match play. Despite this, recommended caffeine practices for professional soccer have not been established. Therefore, the present study aimed to evaluate the use and behaviours surrounding caffeine use in elite English soccer clubs. Representatives of 36 clubs from the top four tiers of English professional football (40%) completed an online survey that sought to determine if, when, how and why caffeine was prescribed to players as a means of improving sports performance. Of the clubs sampled, 97% indicated that caffeine is provided to players as a means of improving performance. Caffeine is most commonly a

SUBMITTER: Tallis J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8670797 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature