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Effect Of An Acute Bout Of Exercise Using An Altitude Training Mask Simulating 12,000 Ft On Physiological And Perceptual Variables, Michael Maspero, John D. Smith
Effect Of An Acute Bout Of Exercise Using An Altitude Training Mask Simulating 12,000 Ft On Physiological And Perceptual Variables, Michael Maspero, John D. Smith
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings
The use of altitude training masks by the average person has increased in recent years with numerous endorsements by famous athletes, yet few studies can be found on the acute effects during exercise while wearing an altitude training mask (ATM). PURPOSE: To examine the acute physiological and perceptual effects of wearing an altitude training mask during exercise. METHODS: Fifteen participants (age=24.5±3.5 yrs., height=169.1±10.9 cm, weight=75.6±22.31 kg, BMI=26.0±4.92 kg/m²) completed two trails either wearing an ATM simulating 12,000 ft (~3,600 m) or not. Trial order was counterbalanced and randomized with the second trail exactly one week later. Participants were asked to …
Decreases In Core Temperature And Sweating Onset During Whole-Body Heating In Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis Following Administration Of 4-Aminopyridine, Mu Huang
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a progressive neurological disease of the central nervous system that can result in impairments in thermoregulatory function. 4-aminopyridine (4AP), a voltage-gated K+ channel blocker, has been postulated to improve conduction in demyelinated axons and improve MS related disabilities. The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis that administration of 4AP would improve sudomotor function in individuals with MS during passive whole-body heating (WBH). Eleven subjects (8 females, 3 males; 39±7 years; 78.6±24.0 kg; 170±9 cm; 8±4 years since diagnosis) with relapsing-remitting MS participated in this study. A randomized single-blinded 2-week crossover design was …