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    • Exercise Physiology
    • Sports Science
    • Biomechanical Analysis

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    • Athletes often face detraining during injury recovery.
    • Maintaining cardiovascular fitness is crucial during rehabilitation.
    • Aquatic exercise presents a low-impact alternative for training.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare the physiological responses of treadmill running versus water running.
    • To determine the metabolic cost associated with each exercise modality.
    • To assess the potential of water running as a cross-training or rehabilitation tool.

    Main Methods:

    • Seven uninjured runners participated in the study.
    • Physiological measures including ventilation, oxygen uptake, and heart rate were recorded.
    • Subjects performed both treadmill running and water running exercises.

    Main Results:

    • Treadmill running showed significantly higher ventilation, oxygen uptake, and respiratory quotient.
    • Heart rate and perceived exertion levels were comparable between both running types.
    • Water running resulted in a 36% lower metabolic cost than treadmill running.

    Conclusions:

    • Water running demonstrates a reduced metabolic demand compared to treadmill running.
    • This modality may aid in mitigating deconditioning for injured athletes.
    • Water running is a viable option for maintaining fitness during periods of reduced mobility.