Figures & data
Table 1 Performance variables recorded in each experimental group
Table 2 Ratings of perceived exertion recorded in each experimental group
Table 3 Psychological measures recorded in each experimental group
Fig. 1 Panel a shows the scores recorded for the dimension tension. Higher tension scores were reported by elite athletes after supplementation with caffeine compared to placebo; Panel b shows the scores recorded for the dimension vigor. Scores for vigor were significantly higher after caffeine supplementation in the elite athletes compared to the trained-recreational athletes. Further, elite athletes returned higher vigor scores after supplementation with caffeine compared to placebo; Panel c shows the scores recorded in the SVS. Elite athletes showed larger SVS values after supplementation with caffeine versus placebo. a: significant differences were detected in elite athletes when caffeine was compared with placebo. b: significant differences after caffeine supplementation were detected in elite athletes versus trained-recreational athletes
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Availability of data and materials
The datasets used and/or analyzed during the current study are available from the corresponding author on reasonable request.