New Thesis: Effect of caffeine ingestion on rifle shooting performance in biathletes under preceding physical load
It is well known that caffeine ingestion improves endurance performance but the effects on shooting performance during physical exertion are less clear. In a sport like biathlon were endurance and shooting are combined it is therefore important to understand if caffeine ingestion influences the shooting performance.
Biathlon is a complex sport that combines cross-country skiing and shooting. Caffeine improves endurance performance but the effects on shooting performance during physical exertion are less clear. In a practice led cooperation with the German Ski Federation and German National Biathlon Ski Team this project aims to investigate the effect of caffeine ingestion on rifle shooting performance in elite-level biathletes under preceding physical load. The data collection is planned for May – June 2023. If you are interested in sports nutrition and have an affinity for high-performance sport contact Helena Engel and Daniel Appelhans.
Contact: Helena Engel (helena.engel@tum.de) & Daniel Appelhans (daniel.appelhans@tum.de)