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Effect of new type of compression garments on sub-maximal and maximal cycling performance in the heat (32 °C)

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This study investigated the effect of compression garments (X) on cycling performance in the heat (32 °C) and tested the hypothesis that X would not negatively affect cycling performance in the heat by comparing X and traditional cycling garments (C). Seven amateur cyclists and triathletes performed an incremental test followed by 20 min cycling performance test at a power that elicited the subject’s pre-determined 80 % of ventilator threshold and then a time to exhaustion (TTE) at VO2max power (PPO) for both X condition and C condition (randomized). Oxygen uptake (VO2) and heart rate were collected during steady state of sub-maximal intensity, TTE was taken at the end of maximal aerobic intensity and rating of perceived exertion, thermal and sweating sensation were provided every 5 min during the test. All parameters were compared between X and C; no significant differences (p < 0.05) were found, so the initial hypothesis was confirmed.

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  1. CeRiSM (Research Center of Sports Mountain and Health), University of Verona, Via Matteo del Ben 5/b, 38068, Rovereto, Italy

    Alfredo Brighenti, L. Bortolan, A. Savoldelli, R. Modena, B. Pellegrini & F. Schena

  2. Department of Neurological and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy

    Alfredo Brighenti, L. Bortolan, B. Pellegrini & F. Schena

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Brighenti, A., Bortolan, L., Savoldelli, A. et al. Effect of new type of compression garments on sub-maximal and maximal cycling performance in the heat (32 °C). Sport Sci Health 9, 127–131 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11332-013-0158-5

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