http://researchonline.federation.edu.au/vital/access/manager/Index ${session.getAttribute("locale")} 5 http://researchonline.federation.edu.au/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:11749 150 mug . ml(-1). As a result, this study aimed to compare the effect of CAF versus PSE use on cycling time trial (TT) performance to explore whether the legal stimulant was any less ergogenic than the banned substance. Here, 10 well-trained male cyclists or triathletes were recruited for participation. All athletes were required to attend the laboratory on four separate occasions--including a familiarization trial and three experimental trials, which required participants to complete a simulated 40 km (1,200 kJ) cycling TT after the ingestion of either 200 mg CAF, 180 mg PSE or a nonnutritive placebo (PLA). The results showed that the total time taken and the mean power produced during each TT was not significantly different (p > .05) between trials, despite a 1.3% faster overall time (~57 s) after CAF consumption. Interestingly, the time taken to complete the second half of the TT was significantly faster (p < .05) in CAF as compared with PSE (by 99 s), with magnitude based inferences suggesting a 91% beneficial effect of CAF during the second half of the TT. This investigation further confirms the ergogenic benefits of CAF use during TT performances and further suggests this legal CNS stimulant has a better influence than a supra-therapeutic dose of PSE.]]> Wed 07 Apr 2021 13:57:01 AEST ]]> http://researchonline.federation.edu.au/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:11742 Wed 07 Apr 2021 13:57:01 AEST ]]> http://researchonline.federation.edu.au/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:11741 Wed 07 Apr 2021 13:57:01 AEST ]]> http://researchonline.federation.edu.au/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:11744 Wed 07 Apr 2021 13:57:01 AEST ]]> http://researchonline.federation.edu.au/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:11730 100 mug/L (SF>100). Data pooling resulted in each athlete completing one of five running sessions: (1) 8 x 3 min at 85% vVO2peak; (2) 5 x 4 min at 90% vVO2peak; (3) 90 min continuous at 75% vVO2peak; (4) 40 min continuous at 75% vVO2peak; (5) 40 min continuous at 65% vVO2peak. Athletes from each running session were represented amongst all four groups; hence, the mean exercise duration and intensity were not different (p>0.05). Venous blood samples were collected pre-, post- and 3 h post-exercise, and were analysed for serum ferritin, iron, interleukin-6 (IL-6) and hepcidin-25. Baseline and post-exercise serum ferritin levels were different between groups (p<0.05). There were no group differences for pre- or post-exercise serum iron or IL-6 (p>0.05). Post-exercise IL-6 was significantly elevated compared to baseline within each group (p<0.05). Pre- and 3 h post-exercise hepcidin-25 was sequentially greater as the groups baseline serum ferritin levels increased (p<0.05). However, post-exercise hepcidin levels were only significantly elevated in three groups (SF30-50, SF50-100, and SF>100; p<0.05). An athlete's iron stores may dictate the baseline hepcidin levels and the magnitude of post-exercise hepcidin response. Low iron stores suppressed post-exercise hepcidin, seemingly overriding any inflammatory-driven increases.]]> Wed 07 Apr 2021 13:57:01 AEST ]]> http://researchonline.federation.edu.au/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:11743 Wed 07 Apr 2021 13:57:01 AEST ]]> http://researchonline.federation.edu.au/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:11729 Wed 07 Apr 2021 13:57:01 AEST ]]> http://researchonline.federation.edu.au/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:11745 Wed 07 Apr 2021 13:57:01 AEST ]]> http://researchonline.federation.edu.au/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:11669 Wed 07 Apr 2021 13:56:57 AEST ]]> http://researchonline.federation.edu.au/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:11668 Wed 07 Apr 2021 13:56:57 AEST ]]> http://researchonline.federation.edu.au/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:11498 Wed 07 Apr 2021 13:56:48 AEST ]]> http://researchonline.federation.edu.au/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:11483 .05). The HR, RPE and DOMS scores were not significantly different between conditions (p >.05). These results suggest that in response to a matched-intensity exercise bout, markers of post-exercise muscle damage may be reduced by running on softer ground surfaces. Such training strategy may be used to minimize musculoskeletal strain while still incurring an equivalent cardiovascular training stimulus. © 2017 European College of Sport Science.]]> Wed 07 Apr 2021 13:56:47 AEST ]]> http://researchonline.federation.edu.au/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:11070 0.05). No differences were found for any performance or recovery measures. Conclusions: The lack of difference observed in the blood markers between groups may reflect the intermittent, non-weight bearing demands of Water Polo, with such activity possibly unable to create a substantial inflammatory response or oxidative stress (over 7 days) to impede performance; thereby negating any potential beneficial effects associated with CJ supplementation. Trial registration: This trial was registered with the Australian and New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ANZCTR). Registration number: ACTRN12616001080415. Date registered: 11/08/2016, retrospectively registered. © 2016 The Author(s).]]> Wed 07 Apr 2021 13:56:23 AEST ]]> http://researchonline.federation.edu.au/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:13697 Tue 21 Dec 2021 09:21:38 AEDT ]]>