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  • Exercise Physiology
  • Hyperbaric Medicine

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  • Athlete recovery is critical for sustained high performance.
  • Hyperbaric oxygenation (HBO) is explored as a potential recovery modality.
  • Limited research exists on HBO's effects at modest pressures post-exercise.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of post-exercise HBO (1.3 ATA) on physiological recovery and cycling performance.
  • To compare HBO's effects against passive recovery (PR).
  • To analyze cycling power output, heart rate variability (HRV), blood lactate, and perceived exertion (RPE).

Main Methods:

  • Twelve trained cyclists participated in a randomized crossover trial.
  • Two recovery conditions were tested: HBO (97% O2, 1.3 ATA) and PR (21% O2, 1 ATA) for 75 minutes.
  • Measurements included power output, HRV, lactate, and RPE before and after a fatiguing exercise bout.

Main Results:

  • HBO significantly increased subsequent cycling power output compared to PR (p = .005).
  • HBO improved heart rate variability (HRV) recovery indices.
  • HBO reduced RPE post-exercise and enhanced perceived recovery the following day.

Conclusions:

  • Post-exercise HBO at modest pressure is an effective strategy for improving athletic recovery.
  • HBO enhances cardiac parasympathetic reactivation, leading to better subsequent performance.
  • HBO offers performance benefits beyond passive recovery for trained cyclists.