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Marco Gervasi1, Eneko Fernández-Peña2, Antonino Patti3
1Department of Biomolecular Sciences - Division of Exercise and Health Sciences, University of Urbino Carlo Bo, Urbino, Italy.
Heliyon
|July 27, 2023
Summary
Active recovery (AR) improved power output and total work during a second Wingate Anaerobic Test (WAnT). This suggests AR enhances performance between maximal anaerobic efforts.
Area of Science:
- Exercise Physiology
- Sports Science
- Human Performance
Background:
- Comparing active recovery (AR) versus passive recovery (PR) effects.
- Assessing impact on power output, blood lactate (BLa), and oxygen consumption (VO2).
- Focus on performance during a second Wingate Anaerobic Test (WAnT).
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the effects of active recovery (AR) versus passive recovery (PR).
- To evaluate the influence of recovery type on subsequent anaerobic performance.
- To analyze cardiorespiratory, metabolic, and mechanical responses post-exercise.
Main Methods:
- Twelve well-trained cyclists completed two Wingate Anaerobic Tests (WAnT) separated by 30-minute recovery.
- Recovery periods involved either active recovery (AR) or passive recovery (PR).
- Active recovery was performed at 70% of VO2 at lactate threshold (VO2LT).
Main Results:
- No significant differences in oxygen consumption (VO2) kinetics between recovery conditions.
- Greater blood lactate (BLa) clearance observed during active recovery (AR).
- Significantly higher mean power, peak power, and total work in the second WAnT following AR.
Conclusions:
- Submaximal active recovery (AR) can enhance mechanical power and total work in subsequent anaerobic efforts.
- Active recovery may induce post-activation performance enhancement between maximal anaerobic tests.
- AR is a viable strategy to improve performance during repeated high-intensity exercise bouts.
Keywords:
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