Ergogenics for Endurance Athletes

Athletes, by their very nature, constantly seek to improve their performance. They know training is the most effective way to excel, but they also know it is the hardest. The search for an extra edge makes nearly any purported performance booster alluring. There are plenty of ergogenics—substances that promise to improve physical performance—on the market to tempt both weekend warriors and competitive athletes. Ergogenics, through a variety of mechanisms, improve strength and endurance. They are typically used by endurance athletes who participate in sports that last more than three hours. Marathoners, ultramarathoners, triathletes and stage bicycle racers fall into this category.