Publications by authors named "Nicole E Hawes"
J Strength Cond Res
June 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to determine if expectations about caffeine's effects influence physical working capacity at the fatigue threshold (PWCFT) during exercise.
- Despite participants believing they consumed caffeine, results indicated that actual caffeine intake improved performance metrics like maximal power output and PWCFT, while expectancy alone did not have a significant impact.
- Ultimately, the findings suggest that while caffeine can enhance exercise capacity, the belief in its effectiveness (expectancy) does not contribute to mitigating neuromuscular fatigue.
