Effects Of Caffeine Gum On Muscular Strength And Power In Recreationally Active Females

A moderate dose of caffeine may enhance muscular strength and power, particularly in males. Less is known on caffeine’s impact performance females. PURPOSE: To determine the effects a 200 mg gum power recreationally active METHODS: Nineteen women performed 3 laboratory sessions beginning with familiarization trial. They came to total sessions, first being For visits 2 3, participants were asked abstain from after 6 pm night before as well avoiding strenuous exercise 24 hours Participants given either or placebo randomized order, rested for 15 minutes completed 10-minute warm-up testing. Performance testing consisted maximal jump height force plate, measuring countermovement (CMJ) squat (SJ). The was followed by one repetition maximum (1RM) bench press (BP) leg (LP) using ACSM procedures. RESULTS: Two excluded CMJ SJ analysis due equipment error. One other participant all analyses high daily consumption over 600 mg. While resulted higher mean differences tests, there no significant between trials (p > 0.05) any measures except Max SJ, which improved 5.36% = 0.04; d 0.53). 56% responders CMJ, (Max) SJ. 63% 29% BP, 50% LP. CONCLUSION: did not significantly improve some instances Future studies should look at altering time absorption dosing gum.