Which drink was recently found to increase stamina by up to 16%?
c. Beet Juice
The Journal of Applied Physiology reported a UK study that showed cyclists had lower resting blood pressure and were able to cycle longer after drinking beet juice for 6 days prior to testing.
“Dietary nitrate supplementation reduces the O2 cost of low-intensity exercise and enhances tolerance to high-intensity exercise in humans,” Stephen J Baily, Andrew M Jones, et al.
What is the most effective way to ice your calves?
d. Ice and water
A study published in the Journal of Athletic Training found that wetted ice decrease surface temperature and intramuscular temperature more than crushed or cubed ice.
Joseph H. Dykstra, Holly M. Hill, Michael G. Miller, Christopher C. Cheatham, Timothy J. Michael, Robert J. Baker
Journal of Athletic Training 2009 44:2, 136-141
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