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The effects of a single bout of downhill running and ensuing delayed onset of muscle soreness on running economy performed 48 h later

Braun, William A., Dutto, Darren J.·2003·European Journal of Applied Physiology
DOI 10.1007/s00421-003-0857-8
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Delayed onset of muscle soreness (DOMS) is a common response to exercise involving significant eccentric loading. Symptoms of DOMS vary widely and may include reduced force generating capacity, significant alterations in biochemical indices of muscle and connective tissue health, alteration of neuromuscular function, and changes in mechanical performance. The purpose of the investigation was to examine the effects of downhill running and ensuing DOMS on running economy and stride mechanics. Nine, well-trained distance runners and triathletes participated in the study. Running economy was measured at three relative intensities [65, 75, and 85% of maximal aerobic capacity ( VO(2peak))] before (RE1) and 48 h after (RE2) a 30-min downhill run (-10%) at 70% VO(2peak). Dependent variables included leg muscle soreness, rate of oxygen consumption ( VO(2)), minute ventilation, respiratory exchange ratio, lactate, heart rate, and stride length. These measurements were entered into a two-factor multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA). The analysis revealed a significant time effect for all variables and a significant interaction (time x intensity) for lactate. The energy cost of locomotion was elevated at RE2 by an average of 3.2%. This was coupled with a significant reduction in stride length. The change in VO(2) was inversely correlated with the change in stride length ( r= -0.535). Lactate was significantly elevated at RE2 for each run intensity, with a mean increase of 0.61 mmol l(-1). Based on these findings, it is suggested that muscle damage led to changes in stride mechanics and a greater reliance on anaerobic methods of energy production, contributing to the change in running economy during DOMS.

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Authors
Braun, W. A., & Dutto, D. J.
Affiliations
California State Polytechnic University (US)
Corresponding author
Braun, William A.
ORCID
Braun, William A.
Venue
European Journal of Applied Physiology
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Published
2003-05-29
Volume
90
Issue
1-2
Pages
29-34
ISSN
  • 0020-9376 (ISSN-L)
  • 1439-6319
  • 1439-6327
DOI
10.1007/s00421-003-0857-8
OpenAlex
W1964875833
Cited by
158
References
32
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FWCI
3.83
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Licence
www.springer.com/tdm (tdm)
Locations
  • European Journal of Applied Physiology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Rehabilitation › Exercise and Physiological Responses
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Orthopedics and Sports Medicine › Sports Performance and Training
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Complementary and alternative medicine › Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
Keywords
delayed onset muscle soreness, downhill running, running economy, stride length, energy cost of locomotion, muscle damage, lactate, respiratory exchange ratio, oxygen consumption, anaerobic energy production, eccentric exercise, well-trained runners
MeSH terms
Adaptation, Physiological, Adult, Physical Exertion, Humans, Male, Muscular Diseases, Oxygen Consumption, Pain, Pain Measurement, Running, Time Factors, Muscle, Skeletal

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