Recovery after Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage in Subjects Following a Vegetarian or Mixed Diet.

It is unclear if following a vegetarian diet affects muscle recovery after exercise-induced muscle damage (EIMD). Sixteen vegetarians (VEG) and sixteen mixed dieters (MIX) performed a vertical jump, quadriceps femoris maximal isometric, and isokinetic concentric strength tests prior to and five days following the EIMD protocol. The quadriceps muscle was injured by performing eccentric contractions.

The Impact Plant-Based Diets Have on Athletic Performance and Body Composition: A Systematic Review.

Plant-based diets have gained popularity among athletes in recent years. Some believe that plant-based diets will improve performance owing to higher intakes of carbohydrates and antioxidants. Some believe it that will harm performance due to lower intakes of complete protein and creatine.

Effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy on exercise-induced muscle damage.

Purpose: To perform a literature review on hyperbaric oxygen (HBO2) therapy as a treatment for exercise-induced muscle damage (EIMD).

Methods: PubMed, Web of Science and Google Scholar were searched for articles related to HBO2 therapy as a treatment for exercise-induced muscle damage. Inclusion criteria included HBO2 therapy as the primary intervention to treat EIMD.