Acute Effects of Single Versus Combined Inhaled β2-Agonists Salbutamol and Formoterol on Time Trial Performance, Lung Function, Metabolic and Endocrine Variables

• Main Authors: Daniel A. Bizjak (Author), Dorle Nussbaumer (Author), Kay Winkert (Author), Gunnar Treff (Author), Kensuke Takabajashi (Author), Lennart Mentz (Author), Franziska Schober (Author), Jasmine-Lèonike Buhl (Author), Lucas John (Author), Jens Dreyhaupt (Author), Luise Steeb (Author), Lukas C. Harps (Author), Maria K. Parr (Author), Patrick Diel (Author), Martina Zügel (Author), Jürgen M. Steinacker (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SpringerOpen, 2023-08-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background High prevalence rates of β2-agonist use among athletes in competitive sports makes it tempting to speculate that illegitimate use of β2-agonists boosts performance. However, data regarding the potential performance-enhancing effects of inhaled β2-agonists and its underlying molec...