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1. Caffeine Big-picture mechanism Caffeine works primarily through the central nervous system . It blocks adenosine receptors in the brain, reducing perceived fatigue, increasing alertness, and improving motor unit recruitment. It also enhances calcium release in muscle fibers, allowing stronger contractions at the same effort. In short: you feel less tired and can access more of your existing fitness . Sprint power (10 s) Caffeine improves neural drive and reaction speed , a

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https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4621419/ KEY CONCEPT 1. Training-intensity distribution. The intensity of exercise and its distribution over time is one essential variable for prescribing the training stimulus. The training intensity is typically divided into zones on the basis of parameters such as heart rate, blood levels of lactate, gas exchange, power output or velocity, and/or perceived exertion. KEY CONCEPT 2. High intensity training. High-intensity or “zone-3”