With Caffeine

Caffeine:  Increases Concentration  Increases tolerance to pain  Improved coordination and speed  Ability to handle mental or physical stress for longer periods of time

Caffeine binds to the receptors:  Brain  Heart  Skeletal Muscles  Fat cells

Messages are sent to the brain More alert Relays a sense of being energized Improves concentration Speeds reaction time Power is elevated for longer without feeling like you are working harder

Glucose = energy Oxidized in cell respiration to carbon dioxide and water Produces energy in the form of ATP Extra glucose stored in the cells as glycogen

Glucose is depleted by exercise Body turns to fat for fuel Caffeine releases fat storage while storing up to 50% of it’s glucose With glucose stored, the body utilizes the fat for fuel. Lactic acid build-up is delayed Allows for longer exercise

Sleep Deprivation Nausea and Cramping Anxiety and Confusion Rapid Heart Beat Fatigue Headaches Gastrointestinal Instability

Negative side effects that could affect the athlete: Muscle tightness Muscle cramping Dehydration

Anxiety Restlessness Sleep disorders Depression

Stimulates the heart, respiratory system Increases blood circulation Raises blood pressure Helps to prevent dehydration

Produced by: Lynn Nelson, Terri Blanchard and Judy VanFossen

Back in the Game Sports Medicine is a clinic dedicated to the treatment of physical injuries to the body. Caring for an injured body involves more than making the diagnosis; it's about understanding and treating the cause to prevent future injuries. The clinic addresses injuries of the spine, extremities, sports, and auto/work.