Effects of Watermelon Juice on Heart Rate Recovery and Post-exercise Muscle Soreness

Description

The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of a pre-exercise, single practical dose of watermelon juice, Gatorade, sugar water or water on heart rate recovery, blood lactate levels, and 24-hour post exercise muscle soreness.

Conditions

Heart Rate Recovery

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of a pre-exercise, single practical dose of watermelon juice, Gatorade, sugar water or water on heart rate recovery, blood lactate levels, and 24-hour post exercise muscle soreness.

Effects of Watermelon Juice on Heart Rate Recovery and Post-exercise Muscle Soreness

Effects of Watermelon Juice on Heart Rate Recovery and Post-exercise Muscle Soreness

Condition
Heart Rate Recovery
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

San Diego

Exercise and Nutritional Sciences, SDSU, San Diego, California, United States, 92182-7251

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * ages of 21-50 healthy adults
  • * Suffering from injury
  • * Chronic inflammatory conditions
  • * Required dietary supplement use
  • * Required medication which affects blood pressure
  • * Smoking
  • * Pregnant woman
  • * Allergy to watermelon

Ages Eligible for Study

21 Years to 50 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

San Diego State University,

Study Record Dates

2025-12