ergogenic

[ ur-guh-jen-ik ]

adjective
  1. improving or enhancing physical performance, especially in sports: Consuming electrolytes during exercise through sports drinks and other ergogenic aids may help a little.

noun
  1. a substance that improves or enhances physical performance, especially in sports: One of the most popular ergogenics in the industry today is nitric oxide.Caffeine is a common ergogenic.

Origin of ergogenic

1
First recorded in 1905–10; ergo-1 + -genic

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