Ergogenic Aids
In modern time in the field of sports and games, some agents are used to improve performance. Such an agent to aid performance is classified as an ERGOGENIC AID. Ergogenic aid simply means any substance or means that improves physical performance through its effect on the body. Ergogenic means WORK-PRODUCING.
The substance may include:
- Drugs
- Food-stuff
- Vitamins
- Physical Stimulants such as electricity, thermal packs, hypnosis etc.
Substances that have some ergogenic properties have such deleterious physiological and psychological side effects that their use cannot be tolerated. Even I.A.A.F. has established antidoping regulations.
- Psychomotor stimulants
- Sympathomimetic amines
