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The ergogenic effect of caffeine appears to be due to inhibition of the central nervous system. increased calcium stored in the sarcoplasmic reticulum. increased glycogen stored in the liver. an increase in free fatty acids for fuel use.

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The ergogenic effect of caffeine appears to be due to inhibition of the central nervous system. increased calcium stored in the sarcoplasmic reticulum. increased glycogen stored in the liver. an increase in free fatty acids for fuel use.

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The ergogenic effect of caffeine is primarily due to an increase in free fatty acids for fuel use.

Here's a step-by-step explanation:

  1. Caffeine is a stimulant that affects the central nervous system. It does not inhibit it, but rather stimulates it, increasing alertness and reducing perceived effort and pain, which can enhance performance in endurance exercises.

  2. Caffeine does not increase the calcium stored in the sarcoplasmic reticulum. Calcium is involved in muscle contraction, but caffeine's primary effect is not related to calcium storage or release.

  3. Caffeine does not increase glycogen stored in the liver. Glycogen is the body's stored form of glucose, and while it's true that caffeine can enhance glycogen resynthesis after exercise, this is not the primary way it enhances exercise performance.

  4. Caffeine increases the levels of circulating free fatty acids in the body. This happens because caffeine stimulates fat cells to release fatty acids into the bloodstream. These fatty acids can then be used as a source of energy during exercise, sparing the body's glycogen stores and enhancing endurance performance. This is the primary way that caffeine acts as an ergogenic aid.

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