Acute effects of caffeine consumption on performance in specific test paddle

Abstract

The study aimed to investigate the effects of caffeine on performance of specific precision paddle test. Twelve paddle athletes performed two specific training sessions of 45 minutes, preceded by 6mg•kg –1 of caffeine (CAF) or placebo (PLA) 30 min before. Pre and post‐workout was measured handgrip endurance, recorded heart rate (HR) and rating of perceived exertion (RPE) and conducted specific volleying test. The % of maximal HR in CAF and PLA post‐training were 93.6±3.3 and 92.1±4.4 respectively. There were similar responses of RPE and handgrip endurance. In the specific test was reached 31±3.2 and 34.4±4.6 points in PLA and CAF, respectively, was evidenced a 94% probable positive effect of CAF. Therefore, the CAF seems to increase efficiency in specific actions after an intense paddle workout.