Abstract
The present study investigated the effects of high- versus low-quality protein supplementation on the regain of exercise performance during recovery from a period of high-intensity resistance training. In a diet-controlled crossover study, 12 resistance-trained participants performed two identical training periods, with each training period including four sessions of high-intensity resistance exercise during 5days, while receiving either high- or low-quality protein. Prior to and at 3, 24 and 48h after the training periods, performance was evaluated in knee extensor and flexor isometric maximal voluntary contraction (MVC), counter-movement jumping height (CMJ), and peak and mean anaerobic power. In addition, prior to and at 48h after the training periods, performance in time-to-exhaustion at 70% of VO2max (TTE) was evaluated. After the intense training periods, decrements in the order of 4-24% were observed for MVCext, CMJ, mean anaerobic power, and TTE. In particular for TTE, this decrement in exercise performance did not attain full recovery at 48h post-exercise. The regain of exercise performance was not dictated by type of protein supplement. The regain of muscle strength as well as anaerobic or aerobic performances were not markedly influenced by the type of protein supplement.
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