Acute Beetroot Juice Supplementation in Amateur Climbers

Acute Effects of Beetroot Juice Supplementation Among Neuromuscular Performance in Amateur Climbers

Whereas beetroot juice (BJ) supplementation is shown to increase physical performance in endurance activities, its benefits in neuromuscular function and strength performance has been barely studied. In this cross-over randomized placebo-controlled study, we investigated the effects of BJ acute supplementation in improving neuromuscular performance in amateur climbers

Inclusion Criteria:

• more than 18 years
• active climbing for, at least, last 6 months

Exclusion Criteria:

• smoking
• contraindications to BJ diet
• physical limitations, health problems, or musculoskeletal injuries