Specialist in Ergogenic Aids

Course Content :

Unit 1: Understanding Ergogenic Aids

Lesson 1: Introduction to ergogenic aids

-          Definition

-          Methods of action in brief

-          Difference between supplements and pharmaceuticals

-          Planning usage

Lesson 2: Understanding Effectiveness

-          Physiological reasoning: Mechanism of action

-          Clinical evidence: Useful, Potentially Useful, Ineffective, Unknown

-          Anecdotal evidence: Hit, mixed, Bad

-          How to check

-          Format of Analysis: Overview, Method of Action, Clinical Evidence, Anecdotal evidence, Side effects, Usage

Unit 2: Muscle Builders

Lesson 1:

1. Alpha GPC

2. 6-OXO

3. Ashwagandha

4. Arachidonic Acid

5. BCAA

6. Cissus Quadrangularis

7. Forskolin

8. Creatine

9. DHEA

10. Ecdysterone

11. Fenugreek

12. Gamma oryzanol

13. Glutamine

14. HMB

15. Horny Goat Weed

16. Ipriflavone

17. Leucine

18. Longjack-Tonkat Ali

19. Nettle Root Extract

20. Tribulus Terrestris

Unit 3: Fat Burners and Repartitioning Agents

Lesson1:

1. Alpha-lipoic Acid

2. Caffeine

3. Carnitine

4. Conjugated linoleic Acid (CLA)

5. Yohimbe

6. Fish oil

7. Green Tea Extract

8. Garcinia cambogia

9. Chromium

10. Black pepper extract

11. Green coffee bean extract

Unit 4: Performance and Recovery Enhancement

Lesson1:

1. Acetyl L- Carnitine

2. ATP

3. Arginine

4. Beta-Alanine

5. Betaine

6. Citrulline Malate

7. Glycerol

8. Phosphatidylserine

9. Ribose