Physiological aids

• What are the benefits of cooling aids?

  Reduce core body temperature

  Decreased sweating and prevent hydration and early fatigue in hot env

  Reduced thermal strain and cardiovascular drift

  Treat injuries to reduce pain and selling and inflammation

  Increases blood flow to aid repair and reduces DOMS (After)
• What are the risks of cooling aids?

  Hard to perceive exercise intensity so san lead to over-exertion

  Can mask or complicate injuries

  Can cause ice burn or nerve and tissue damage

  Can be dangerous for performers with heart conditions if used on chest area
• What are the benefits of blood doping?

  Increased red blood cell and haemoglobin count

  Increased oxygen transport

  Increased intensity & duration of performance before fatigue
• What are the risks of blood doping?

  Increased blood viscosity

  Decreased cardiac output

  Increased rick of blood clots and heart failure

  Risk of Infections or HIV from transfusions
• What are the benefits of intermittent hypoxic training?

  Increased red blood cell and haemoglobin count

  Increased oxygen transport

  Increased intensity & duration of performance before fatigue
• What are the risks of intermittent hypoxic training?

  Decreased immune system so increased risk of infection

  Benefits are lost quick after training ceases

  Dehydration

  Lose motivation & disrupt training patterns

  Hard to reach normal work rates under hypoxic conditions