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Carr AJ, McKay AKA, Burke LM, Smith ES, Urwin CS, Convit L, Jardine WT, Kelly MK, Saunders B. Use of Buffers in Specific Contexts: Highly Trained Female Athletes, Extreme Environments and Combined Buffering Agents-A Narrative Review. Sports Med 2023; 53:25-48. [PMID: 37878211 PMCID: PMC10721675 DOI: 10.1007/s40279-023-01872-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/03/2023] [Indexed: 10/26/2023]
Abstract
This narrative review evaluated the evidence for buffering agents (sodium bicarbonate, sodium citrate and beta-alanine), with specific consideration of three discrete scenarios: female athletes, extreme environments and combined buffering agents. Studies were screened according to exclusion and inclusion criteria and were analysed on three levels: (1) moderating variables (supplement dose and timing, and exercise test duration and intensity), (2) design factors (e.g., use of crossover or matched group study design, familiarisation trials) and (3) athlete-specific factors (recruitment of highly trained participants, buffering capacity and reported performance improvements). Only 19% of the included studies for the three buffering agents reported a performance benefit, and only 10% recruited highly trained athletes. This low transferability of research findings to athletes' real-world practices may be due to factors including the small number of sodium citrate studies in females (n = 2), no studies controlling for the menstrual cycle (MC) or menstrual status using methods described in recently established frameworks, and the limited number of beta-alanine studies using performance tests replicating real-world performance efforts (n = 3). We recommend further research into buffering agents in highly trained female athletes that control or account for the MC, studies that replicate the demands of athletes' heat and altitude camps, and investigations of highly trained athletes' use of combined buffering agents. In a practical context, we recommend developing evidence-based buffering protocols for individual athletes which feature co-supplementation with other evidence-based products, reduce the likelihood of side-effects, and optimise key moderating factors: supplement dose and timing, and exercise duration and intensity.
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- Amelia J Carr
- Centre for Sport Research, Deakin University, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, VIC, 3125, Australia.
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- Mary MacKillop Institute for Health Research, Australian Catholic University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Mary MacKillop Institute for Health Research, Australian Catholic University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Mary MacKillop Institute for Health Research, Australian Catholic University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Centre for Sport Research, Deakin University, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, VIC, 3125, Australia
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- Centre for Sport Research, Deakin University, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, VIC, 3125, Australia
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- Centre for Sport Research, Deakin University, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, VIC, 3125, Australia
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- Centre for Sport Research, Deakin University, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, VIC, 3125, Australia
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- Applied Physiology and Nutrition Research Group, Rheumatology Division, Faculdade de Medicina FMUSP, School of Physical Education and Sport, Universidade de São Paulo, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
- Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine FMUSP, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Liu X, Ma C, Wang S, Liang Z, Yang J, Zhou J, Shu Y, He Z, Zong J, Wu L, Peng P, Su Y, Gao M, Shen K, Zhao H, Ruan J, Ji S, Yang Y, Tang T, Yang Z, Luo G, Zeng M, Zhang W, He B, Cheng X, Wang G, Wang L, Lyu L. Screening of osteoporosis and sarcopenia in individuals aged 50 years and older at different altitudes in Yunnan province: Protocol of a longitudinal cohort study. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2022; 13:1010102. [PMID: 36452328 PMCID: PMC9704050 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2022.1010102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2022] [Accepted: 10/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Musculoskeletal system gradually degenerates with aging, and a hypoxia environment at a high altitude may accelerate this process. However, the comprehensive effects of high-altitude environments on bones and muscles remain unclear. This study aims to compare the differences in bones and muscles at different altitudes, and to explore the mechanism and influencing factors of the high-altitude environment on the skeletal muscle system. METHODS This is a prospective, multicenter, cohort study, which will recruit a total of 4000 participants over 50 years from 12 research centers with different altitudes (50m~3500m). The study will consist of a baseline assessment and a 5-year follow-up. Participants will undergo assessments of demographic information, anthropomorphic measures, self-reported questionnaires, handgrip muscle strength assessment (HGS), short physical performance battery (SPPB), blood sample analysis, and imaging assessments (QCT and/or DXA, US) within a time frame of 3 days after inclusion. A 5-year follow-up will be conducted to evaluate the changes in muscle size, density, and fat infiltration in different muscles; the muscle function impairment; the decrease in BMD; and the osteoporotic fracture incidence. Statistical analyses will be used to compare the research results between different altitudes. Multiple linear, logistic regression and classification tree analyses will be conducted to calculate the effects of various factors (e.g., altitude, age, and physical activity) on the skeletal muscle system in a high-altitude environment. Finally, a provisional cut-off point for the diagnosis of sarcopenia in adults at different altitudes will be calculated. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION The study has been approved by the institutional research ethics committee of each study center (main center number: KHLL2021-KY056). Results will be disseminated through scientific conferences and peer-reviewed publications, as well as meetings with stakeholders. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER http://www.chictr.org.cn/index.aspx, identifier ChiCTR2100052153.
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- Xingli Liu
- Faculty of Life science and Technology, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China
- Medical School, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China
- Department of Radiology, The First People’s Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming, Yunnan, China
- Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China
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- Department of Radiology, The People’s Hospital of Wenshan Prefecture, Wenshan, China
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- Department of Radiology, Anning First people’s Hospital, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Anning, China
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- Department of Radiology, Qujing Second People’s Hospital of Yunnan Province, Qujing, China
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- Department of Radiology, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture People’s Hospital, Dali, China
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- Department of Radiology, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture People’s Hospital, Jinghong, China
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- Department of Radiology, Southern Central Hospital of Yunnan Province, Honghe, China
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- Department of Radiology, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture People’s Hospital, Xianggelila, China
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- Department of Radiology, The First People’s Hospital of Zhaotong, Zhaotong, China
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- Department of Radiology, Hekou People’s Hospital, Honghe, China
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- Department of Radiology, Nujiang People’s Hospital, Nujiang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Epidemiology of Hunan Province, School of Medicine, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Radiology, The First People’s Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming, Yunnan, China
- Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China
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- Department of Radiology, The People’s Hospital of Wenshan Prefecture, Wenshan, China
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- Department of Radiology, Anning First people’s Hospital, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Anning, China
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- Department of Radiology, Qujing Second People’s Hospital of Yunnan Province, Qujing, China
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- Department of Radiology, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture People’s Hospital, Dali, China
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- Department of Radiology, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture People’s Hospital, Jinghong, China
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- Department of Radiology, Southern Central Hospital of Yunnan Province, Honghe, China
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- Department of Radiology, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture People’s Hospital, Xianggelila, China
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- Department of Radiology, The First People’s Hospital of Zhaotong, Zhaotong, China
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- Department of Radiology, Hekou People’s Hospital, Honghe, China
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- Department of Radiology, Nujiang People’s Hospital, Nujiang, China
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- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Department of Radiology, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Radiology, The First People’s Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming, Yunnan, China
- Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China
- *Correspondence: Gang Wang, ; Ling Wang, ; Liang Lyu,
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- Department of Radiology, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Beijing, China
- *Correspondence: Gang Wang, ; Ling Wang, ; Liang Lyu,
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- Faculty of Life science and Technology, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China
- Medical School, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China
- Department of Radiology, The First People’s Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming, Yunnan, China
- Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China
- *Correspondence: Gang Wang, ; Ling Wang, ; Liang Lyu,
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Imbach F, Candau R, Chailan R, Perrey S. Validity of the Stryd Power Meter in Measuring Running Parameters at Submaximal Speeds. Sports (Basel) 2020; 8:E103. [PMID: 32698464 PMCID: PMC7404478 DOI: 10.3390/sports8070103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2020] [Revised: 07/12/2020] [Accepted: 07/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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This study assessed the Stryd running power meter validity at sub-maximal speeds (8 to 19 km/h). Six recreational runners performed an incremental indoor running test. Power output (PO), ground contact time (GCT) and leg spring stiffness (LSS) were compared to reference measures recorded by portable metabolic analyser, force platforms and motion capture system. A Bayesian framework was conducted for systems validity and comparisons. We observed strong and positive linear relationships between Stryd PO and oxygen consumption ( R 2 = 0.82 , B F 10 > 100 ), and between Stryd PO and external mechanical power ( R 2 = 0.88 , B F 10 > 100 ). Stryd power meter underestimated PO ( B F 10 > 100 ) whereas GCT and LSS values did not show any significant differences with the reference measures ( B F 10 = 0.008 , B F 10 = 0.007 , respectively). We conclude that the Stryd power meter provides valid measures of GCT and LSS but underestimates the absolute values of PO.
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- Frank Imbach
- Seenovate, 34000 Montpellier, France;
- INRAe–DMeM, Univ Montpellier, 34000 Montpellier, France;
- EuroMov Digital Health in Motion, Univ Montpellier, IMT Mines Ales, 34090 Montpellier, France;
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- INRAe–DMeM, Univ Montpellier, 34000 Montpellier, France;
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- EuroMov Digital Health in Motion, Univ Montpellier, IMT Mines Ales, 34090 Montpellier, France;
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Mujika I, Sharma AP, Stellingwerff T. Contemporary Periodization of Altitude Training for Elite Endurance Athletes: A Narrative Review. Sports Med 2020; 49:1651-1669. [PMID: 31452130 DOI: 10.1007/s40279-019-01165-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Since the 1960s there has been an escalation in the purposeful utilization of altitude to enhance endurance athletic performance. This has been mirrored by a parallel intensification in research pursuits to elucidate hypoxia-induced adaptive mechanisms and substantiate optimal altitude protocols (e.g., hypoxic dose, duration, timing, and confounding factors such as training load periodization, health status, individual response, and nutritional considerations). The majority of the research and the field-based rationale for altitude has focused on hematological outcomes, where hypoxia causes an increased erythropoietic response resulting in augmented hemoglobin mass. Hypoxia-induced non-hematological adaptations, such as mitochondrial gene expression and enhanced muscle buffering capacity may also impact athletic performance, but research in elite endurance athletes is limited. However, despite significant scientific progress in our understanding of hypobaric hypoxia (natural altitude) and normobaric hypoxia (simulated altitude), elite endurance athletes and coaches still tend to be trailblazers at the coal face of cutting-edge altitude application to optimize individual performance, and they already implement novel altitude training interventions and progressive periodization and monitoring approaches. Published and field-based data strongly suggest that altitude training in elite endurance athletes should follow a long- and short-term periodized approach, integrating exercise training and recovery manipulation, performance peaking, adaptation monitoring, nutritional approaches, and the use of normobaric hypoxia in conjunction with terrestrial altitude. Future research should focus on the long-term effects of accumulated altitude training through repeated exposures, the interactions between altitude and other components of a periodized approach to elite athletic preparation, and the time course of non-hematological hypoxic adaptation and de-adaptation, and the potential differences in exercise-induced altitude adaptations between different modes of exercise.
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- Iñigo Mujika
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine and Odontology, University of the Basque Country, Leioa, Basque Country, Spain. .,Exercise Science Laboratory, School of Kinesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad Finis Terrae, Santiago, Chile.
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- Griffith Sports Physiology and Performance, School of Allied Health Sciences, Griffith University, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia.,Triathlon Australia, Burleigh Heads, QLD, Australia
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- Canadian Sport Institute-Pacific, Victoria, BC, Canada.,Department of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada
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