Ergogenic aids are products that enhance physical or mental performance. Here we are separating stimulants and ergogenic aids, but this is a semantic issue, as stimulants are a subgroup of the broader umbrella term.
Note: Some drugs are considered to be potent ergogenic aids, but they are beyond the scope of this course and so are not included here.
We will focus on some of the more popular supplemental ergogenic aids that could be considered useful for athletes competing in drug tested settings, or by recreational exercisers who hope to improve their performance while avoiding products that have the potential for significant side effects.