Effects of Different Recovery Methods on Lactic Acid Removal, Flexibility, Strength, and Endurance

Comparison of Acute Effects on Lactic Acid Removal, Flexibility, Strength, and Endurance of Different Recovery Methods

The aim of this study is to compare these three different recovery methods following a single bout high-intensity interval exercise program with each other in terms of blood lactate clearance, muscle flexibility, muscle strength and endurance.

It is very important to choose the most effective recovery method for the athletes in training for their next training/competition. The recovery period is very significant in terms of removal of blood lactate and body dynamics as soon as they return to their original state and achieve high performance. Neither neuromuscular electrical stimulation, low-intensity aerobic exercise, self-massage with foam roller methods, which have been proven their effectiveness in the literature, have been compared with each other.

Inclusion Criteria:

Young, healthy adults aged 20-25 years.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Clinical diagnosis of a cardiovascular disease.
• Clinical diagnosis of a metabolic disorder, orthopedic or neurological disease that would interfere with an exercise program,
• Clinical diagnosis of hemophili,
• Clinical diagnosis of thrombophlebitis or deep vein trombosis,
• Clinical diagnosis of peripheral arterial disease,
• Clinical diagnosis of venous insufficiency,
• Clinical diagnosis of anemia,
• Pregnancy.