Background Sleep loss may influence subsequent physical performance. Quantifying the
impact of sleep loss on physical performance is critical for individuals involved in athletic …

Salivary cortisol (sCort) and salivary alpha-amylase (sAA) constitute proxy measures of the
two major stress response systems, ie the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis and the …

This paper aims to critically evaluate and thoroughly discuss the evidence on the topic of
caffeine supplementation when performing resistance exercise, as well as provide practical …

Objectives Inadequate sleep (eg, an insufficient duration of sleep per night) can reduce
physical performance and has been linked to adverse metabolic health outcomes …

The athletic advantage of sleep, although commonly touted by coaches, trainers, and sports
physicians, is still unclear and likely varies by sport, athletic performance metric, and length …

Our purpose was to examine the effectiveness of carbohydrate and caffeine mouth rinses in
enhancing repeated sprint ability. Previously, studies have shown that a carbohydrate mouth …

Caffeine is widely used to counteract the effects of sleep loss. This systematic review and
meta-analysis examined the impact of acute caffeine consumption on cognitive, physical …

Although the link between sleep, health, and performance has been well documented,
research on this link in collegiate student athletes is still in its infancy. A large body of …

Objectives The aim of the present study was to perform a systematic review and meta-
analysis of the acute effects of caffeine ingestion on maximal strength and muscular …

Objective: To examine the relationship between regular game-related caffeine consumption
on sleep after an evening Super Rugby game. Methods: Twenty elite rugby union players …