The effect of wearing the energy necklace on cycling performance

Athletic Performance.;Exercise tests.;Cycling.;Alternative medicine.

Kaisersatt, Joseph MarkFoster, Carl ;

University of Wisconsin

关键词: Athletic Performance.;    Exercise tests.;    Cycling.;    Alternative medicine.;   

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瑞士|英语

来源: University of Wisconsin

【 摘 要 】

The purpose of this study was to determine if wearing the Energy Necklace can affectsteady-state exercise responses, competitive exercise performance, or enhance recoveryfrom exercise in competitive cyclists. Sixteen subjects (13 male, 3 female) performed aVO2max test and two habituation sessions. Subjects then completed two randomized,double-blinded 10 km time trials on a cycle ergometer, one with the Energy Necklace,and one with the placebo necklace. Heart Rate (HR), Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE),and lactate ([HLa]) responses were measured during warm-up, time trials, and cooldown.Time to complete each time trial was recorded. There were no statisticallysignificant differences in HR, RPE, [HLa], or time to completion between the EnergyNecklace and the placebo during warm-up, time trials, or cool-down. The result of thisstudy demonstrates that the Energy Necklace does not enhance athletic performance asclaimed by the manufacturer.