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Effects of Watermelon Juice on Heart Rate Recovery and Post-exercise Muscle Soreness

San Diego State University

Start Date

9/1/2016

Completion Date

12/1/2028

Summary

The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of a pre-exercise, single practical dose of watermelon juice, Gatorade, sugar water or water on heart rate recovery, blood lactate levels, and 24-hour post exercise muscle soreness.

Eligibility Criteria

Age Range: 21 years to 50 years

Inclusion Criteria: * ages of 21-50 healthy adults Exclusion Criteria: * Suffering from injury * Chronic inflammatory conditions * Required dietary supplement use * Required medication which affects blood pressure * Smoking * Pregnant woman * Allergy to watermelon

Interventions

OTHER

Watermelon juice

OTHER

Sport drink

OTHER

Sugar water

OTHER

Water

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Conditions

Heart Rate Recovery

Locations

Exercise and Nutritional Sciences, SDSU

San Diego, California 92182-7251

United States