Publications by authors named "Robyn A X J Martin"
Purpose: This study compared the ingestion of a matched dose (0.3 g·kg-1 BM) of enteric-coated sodium bicarbonate (SB), sodium citrate (SC), and both combined (SBC) on high-intensity exercise performance using a time-to-peak ingestion strategy.
Methods: Ten trained female CrossFit athletes completed four 6-km cycling time trials after consuming either SB, SC, SBC, or a placebo (PLA) in enteric-coated capsules.
Article Synopsis
- Sodium bicarbonate (SB) supplementation was studied for its effect on 2 km rowing performance in female CrossFit athletes, finding that it notably improved race times by 2.24% compared to a placebo.
- The study involved 11 female athletes who ingested SB or a placebo in a randomized crossover design, with an average time to peak bicarbonate levels occurring about 102 minutes post-ingestion.
- Results showed a significant correlation between increased blood bicarbonate levels and performance improvement, indicating SB's potential as an effective ergogenic aid for female athletes.