Effect of hot water immersion on acute physiological responses following resistance exercise
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Jackman, J., Bell, P., Van Someren, K., Gondek, M., Hills, F., Wilson, L. and Cockburn, E. 2023. Effect of hot water immersion on acute physiological responses following resistance exercise. Frontiers in Physiology. 14. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2023.1213733
Type | Article |
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Title | Effect of hot water immersion on acute physiological responses following resistance exercise |
Authors | Jackman, J., Bell, P., Van Someren, K., Gondek, M., Hills, F., Wilson, L. and Cockburn, E. |
Abstract | Purpose: Hot water immersion (HWI) is a strategy theorised to enhance exercise recovery. However, the acute physiological responses to HWI following resistance exercise are yet to be determined. Methods: The effect of HWI on intramuscular temperature (IMT), muscle function, muscle soreness and blood markers of muscle cell disruption and inflammatory processes after resistance exercise was assessed. Sixteen resistance trained males performed resistance exercise, followed by either 10 min HWI at 40°C or 10 min passive recovery (PAS). Results: Post-intervention, the increase in IMT at all depths was greater for HWI compared to PAS, however this difference had disappeared by 1 h post at depths of 1 and 2 cm, and by 2 h post at a depth of 3 cm. There were no differences between groups for muscle function, muscle soreness or any blood markers. Conclusion: These results suggest that HWI is a viable means of heat therapy to support a greater IMT following resistance exercise. Recovery of muscle function and muscle soreness is independent of acute changes in IMT associated with HWI. |
Keywords | heat therapy; strength training; temperature; recovery; muscle damage; inflammation |
Sustainable Development Goals | 3 Good health and well-being |
Middlesex University Theme | Health & Wellbeing |
Publisher | Frontiers Media |
Journal | Frontiers in Physiology |
ISSN | |
Electronic | 1664-042X |
Publication dates | |
Online | 05 Jul 2023 |
05 Jul 2023 | |
Publication process dates | |
Submitted | 28 Apr 2023 |
Accepted | 23 Jun 2023 |
Deposited | 19 Jan 2024 |
Output status | Published |
Publisher's version | License File Access Level Open |
Copyright Statement | Copyright © 2023 Jackman, Bell, Van Someren, Gondek, Hills, Wilson and Cockburn. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) and the copyright owner(s) are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms. |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2023.1213733 |
Web of Science identifier | WOS:001031823700001 |
Language | English |
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