Journal article
Effect of Body Composition on Physiological Responses to Cold Water Immersion and the Recovery of Exercise Performance
International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, Vol.13(3), pp.382-389
2018
PMID: 28787237
Abstract
Purpose: To explore the influence of body composition on thermal responses to cold water immersion (CWI) and the recovery of exercise performance. Methods: Male subjects were stratified into two groups; low fat (LF; n=10); or high fat (HF; n=10). Subjects completed a high intensity interval test (HIIT) on a cycle ergometer followed by 15 min recovery intervention (control (CON) or CWI). Core temperature (Tc), skin temperature (Tsk) and heart rate were recorded continuously. Performance was assessed at baseline, immediately post-HIIT and 40 min post-recovery using a 4 min cycling time trial (TT), countermovement jump (CMJ), and isometric mid-thigh pull (IMTP) tests. Perceptual measures (thermal sensation (TS), total quality of recovery (TQR), soreness and fatigue) were also assessed. Results: Tc and TS were significantly lower in LF compared to HF from 10 min (Tc: LF 36.5±0.5, HF 37.2±0.6°C; TS: LF 2.3±0.5, HF 3.0±0.7 arbitrary units (a.u.)) to 40 min (Tc: LF 36.1±0.6, HF 36.8±0.7°C; TS: LF 2.3±0.6, HF 3.2±0.7 a.u.) following CWI (P<0.05). Recovery of TT performance was significantly enhanced following CWI in HF (10.3±6.1%) compared to LF (3.1±5.6%, P=0.01) however, no differences were observed between HF (6.9±5.7%) and LF (5.4±5.2%) with CON. No significant differences were observed between groups for CMJ, IMTP, TQR, soreness or fatigue in both conditions. Conclusion: Body composition influences the magnitude of Tc change during and following CWI. Additionally, CWI enhanced performance recovery in the HF group only. Therefore, body composition should be considered when planning CWI protocols to avoid overcooling and maximise performance recovery.
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- Title
- Effect of Body Composition on Physiological Responses to Cold Water Immersion and the Recovery of Exercise Performance
- Authors
- Jessica M Stephens (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and EngineeringShona L Halson (Author) - Australian Institute of SportJoanna Miller (Author) - Australian Institute of SportGary J Slater (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and EngineeringDale W Chapman (Author) - Australian Institute of SportChristopher D Askew (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
- Publication details
- International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, Vol.13(3), pp.382-389
- Publisher
- Human Kinetics
- Date published
- 2018
- DOI
- 10.1123/ijspp.2017-0083
- ISSN
- 1555-0265; 1555-0273
- PMID
- 28787237
- Copyright note
- Copyright © 2017 Human Kinetics. The author's accepted version is reproduced here in accordance with the publisher's copyright policy. The final version is available at: http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2017-0083
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health - Nutrition & Dietetics; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Health - Sports & Exercise Science; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450355802621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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