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Description
Various reviews of the scientific literature over recent decades of the efficacy of oral sodium bicarbonate ingestion on exercise performance suggest a small positive influence (~2 to 3%) on performance. However, bicarbonate ingestion is not popular with athletes prior to major competitions; as well as interfering with usual warm up routines, digestive tract and other discomfort may be experienced. Here we investigate whether there is any performance effect of application of a bicarbonate lotion directly massaged onto the skin around the working muscles; a procedure most acceptable to athletes.
Short title | The effect of a bicarbonate lotion massage |
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Status | Finished |
Effective start/end date | 19/06/20 → 30/06/21 |
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