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Beta blockers are performance-enhancing drugs used to aid performance; however, they also have side effects.
Positive effects:
- heart rate
- blood pressure
- tension of muscles
- effects of adrenaline
- Aids movements requiring and control
Negative effects:
- Can cause
- Can cause blood flow, causing heart problems
- Can cause feelings of
Golfers may use beta blockers to practise their putting in order to control accuracy and precision of the movement. The beta blockers help to calm the golfer down, allowing them to practise putting under very calm conditions, which may increase the likelihood of a successful performance.