Anodal tDCS improves neuromuscular adaptations to short-term resistance training of the knee extensors in healthy individuals.

Experimental studies show improvement in physical performance following acute application of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS). This study examined the neuromuscular and neural responses to a single training session () and following a 3 wk resistance training program () performed with the knee extensors, preceded by tDCS over the primary motor cortex. Twenty-four participants (age, 30 ± 7 yr; stature, 172 ± 8 cm; mass, 72 ± 15 kg) were randomly allocated to perform either resistance training with anodal tDCS (a-tDCS) or a placebo tDCS (Sham).

Physiological mechanisms associated with the use of a passive heat intervention: positive implications for soccer substitutes.

Purpose: Soccer substitutes are exposed to periods of limited activity before entering match-play, likely negating benefits of active warm-ups. This study aimed to determine the effects of using a passive heat intervention following a pre-match, and half-time warm-up, on muscle and core temperature in soccer players during ambient (18 °C) and cold (2 °C) conditions.

Methods: On four occasions, 8 male players, completed a pre-match warm-up, followed by 45 min of rest.

The impact of passive heat maintenance strategies between an active warm-up and performance: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Prior to exercise, a warm-up routine has been suggested to be an imperative factor in task readiness with the anticipation that it will enhance performance. One of the key benefits of a warm-up is the increase in muscle and core temperature, which can be achieved in a variety of ways. An effective way to achieve improvements in core and muscle temperature is by performing an active warm-up.

Improved Endurance Running Performance Following Haskap Berry ( L.) Ingestion.

Background: Food high in (poly)phenolic compounds, such as anthocyanins, have the potential to improve exercise recovery and exercise performance. Haskap berries are rich in anthocyanins, but no research has examined the potential to improve human performance. The aim of this study was to determine the influence of Haskap berry on parameters of endurance running performance.

Improved 2000-m Rowing Performance in a Cool Environment With an External Heating Garment.

Purpose: Rowers can be in marshaling areas for up to 20 to 25 min before the start of a race, which likely negates any benefits of an active warm-up, especially in cold environments. It is unknown if using a heated jacket following a standardized rowing warm-up can improve 2000-m rowing performance.

Methods: On 2 separate occasions, 10 trained male rowers completed a standardized rowing warm-up, followed by 25 min of passive rest before a 2000-m rowing time trial on a rowing ergometer.