Neurochemicals and Athletic Performance
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Which nutrient(s) do long-distance runners consume along with ketone esters during races?

  • Protein
  • Fats
  • Carbohydrates (correct)
  • Electrolytes

What is the recommended duration of following a ketogenic diet to become fully fat adapted?

  • 6 months
  • 3 months
  • 12 months (correct)
  • 9 months

What is one of the benefits of ketosis for long-distance athletes?

  • Reduced muscle loss (correct)
  • Enhanced power
  • Improved agility
  • Increased muscle mass

Which neurochemical is responsible for making people and animals quit during intense training?

<p>Noradrenaline (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the ultimate intra-workout shake?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key to getting amino acids in your system during training?

<p>Proteolytic enzymes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which is the recommended target for hydration based on bodyweight?

<p>One ounce of water per pound of bodyweight (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Charles Poliquin, what neurotransmitter dominance is important for athletes?

<p>Dopamine and acetylcholine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the basic formula for adaptation?

<p>Stimuli x recovery (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a key driver for optimizing recovery?

<p>Post-workout nutrition (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended total sleep time for athletes?

<p>10-11 hours (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During the Autophagy and Repair Phase, what is the suggested fasting protocol?

<p>Fast twice a week for 24 hours (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the results of Zuschlag's study on healing times for karate fighters?

<p>Hematoma: 15.6 days to 6.6 days (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Dr. Baumuller find in his double-blind study on ankle-related injuries?

<p>People recovered up to 50 percent faster (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended during the anabolism phase of recovery?

<p>Increase overall anabolism with a calorie surplus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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