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J Appl Physiol 72: 796-800, 1992;
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Journal of Applied Physiology, Vol 72, Issue 2 796-800, Copyright © 1992 by American Physiological Society

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A comparison of the oxygen drift in downhill vs. level running

K. C. Westerlind, W. C. Byrnes and R. S. Mazzeo
Department of Kinesiology, University of Colorado, Boulder 80309.

This investigation explored the recent theory that muscle damage causes the drift in oxygen consumption (VO2) during low-intensity downhill running. Seven subjects participated in a maximal VO2 (VO2max) test and three submaximal bouts [one level (Level) and two downhill runs (Down 1, Down 2) at 40% peak VO2]. Two downhill runs (30 min at -10% grade) were performed to vary the extent of muscle damage. Creatine kinase (CK) increased more after Down 1 (61%) than after Down 2 (11%), as did soreness ratings, indicating reduced muscle damage during Down 2. Significantly greater increases in VO2 over time were noted for Down 1 (15.6%) and Down 2 (14.7%) than for Level (1.2%). Heart rate increased 8 beats/min for Level but 29 and 25 beats/min for Down 1 and Down 2, respectively. Expired ventilation increased more for Down 1 (20.5%) and Down 2 (24%) than for Level (3.5%). Rectal temperature increased approximately 0.8 degree C for all bouts. Because the magnitude of the drift was similar in the two downhill bouts, the findings suggest that muscle damage does not cause the drift in VO2 during low-intensity downhill running.


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