Effects of active versus passive recovery on blood lactate and performance in repeated Wingate tests
Graduation Date
Summer 2017
Document Type
Dissertation/Thesis
Program
Master of Science degree with a major in Kinesiology, option Exercise Science
Committee Chair Name
Dr. Boe Burrus
Committee Chair Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Second Committee Member Name
Dr. Taylor Bloedon
Second Committee Member Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Third Committee Member Name
Dr. Rock Braithwaite
Third Committee Member Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Subject Categories
Kinesiology
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to determine if an active recovery of a long duration at a moderate intensity or a passive recovery is more beneficial for subsequent anaerobic performance by tracking blood lactate and comparing anaerobic performance variables across Wingate tests. Currently, there is a lack of research on the effect of a longer duration active recovery protocol on blood lactate levels and power output in repeated Wingate tests as compared to passive recovery. A significant interaction was found between recovery and time for blood lactate (F = 6.935; p = 0.000). Blood Lactate levels were significantly lower for the active recovery condition as compared to the passive recovery condition at time point two, time point three, time point four, and time point five. The active recovery condition resulted in significantly lower lactate levels at the four time points during recovery, but no significant difference in performance was observed. Based on previous research, the lower lactate values and performance might not be as connected as previously thought. However, the lower lactate levels can still be beneficial to recovery after intense exercise and repeated attempts, but there could be no effect of blood lactate clearance on performance. Future research should focus on anaerobically trained athletes, such as sprinters and power lifters, as those types of athletes train with the ATP-PC and anaerobic glycolysis energy systems.
Citation Style
APA
Recommended Citation
Kirkpatrick, Madison, "Effects of active versus passive recovery on blood lactate and performance in repeated Wingate tests" (2017). Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects. 61.
https://digitalcommons.humboldt.edu/etd/61