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J Appl Physiol 57: 1668-1673, 1984;
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Journal of Applied Physiology, Vol 57, Issue 6 1668-1673, Copyright © 1984 by American Physiological Society

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Effect of a 42.2-km footrace and subsequent rest or exercise on muscular strength and work capacity

W. M. Sherman, L. E. Armstrong, T. M. Murray, F. C. Hagerman, D. L. Costill, R. C. Staron and J. L. Ivy

This study 1) quantitates the effect of a 42.2-km footrace (marathon) on leg extensor strength (maximal peak torque, MPT) and work capacity (WC, measured during a leg extensor fatigue test), and 2) describes the effect of either a rest or exercise regimen for 1 wk after the marathon on the recovery of MPT and WC. Ten trained male runners performed personal records in a marathon and were then randomly assigned to either a rest or exercise-recovery group. The rest group did not train, whereas the exercise group ran 20-45 min/day at their selected intensity of exercise [50-60% maximal O2 consumption (Vo2max)] during the recovery week. MPT was measured at 1.1, 3.2, and 5.3 rad X s-1. The total work generated during a 50-contraction active extension-passive flexion fatigue test conducted at 3.2 rad X s-1 was defined as WC. Reports of perceived soreness of the quadriceps were obtained before each strength-testing session. These measurements were obtained before the marathon and 15-20 min and 1, 3, 5, and 7 days postmarathon. A significant reduction in MPT and WC resulted and continued 1 day postmarathon. MPT of both groups improved through day 5 postmarathon at 1.1 and 3.2 rad X s-1. MPT of the rest group improved through day 7 postmarathon but remained less than premarathon MPT. Recovery of MPT was impaired in the exercise group through days 5-7 postmarathon after 40-45 min exercise at 60% Vo2max. WC was recovered 3 days postmarathon in the rest group but was still impaired 7 days postmarathon in the exercise group.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)


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