Open AccessReducing Muscle Temperature Drop after Warm-up Improves Sprint Cycling Performance
Author(s) -
Steve H. Faulkner,
Richard A. Ferguson,
Nicola Gerrett,
Maarten Hupperets,
Simon Hodder,
George Havenith
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
medicine and science in sports and exercise
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.703
H-Index - 224
eISSN - 1530-0315
pISSN - 0195-9131
DOI - 10.1249/mss.0b013e31826fba7f
Subject(s) - sprint , cycling , zoology , blood lactate , cycle ergometer , medicine , chemistry , physical therapy , heart rate , biology , blood pressure , history , archaeology
This study aimed to determine the effect of passive insulation versus external heating during recovery after a sprint-specific warm-up on thigh muscle temperature and subsequent maximal sprint performance.
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