Active Recovery Counteracts the Post-Exercise Rise in Plasma-Free Fatty Acids

Wigernæs, Ine; Strømme, S. B.; Høstmark, Arne T.

doi:10.1123/ijsnem.10.4.404

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“…This finding of increased plasma free fatty acid in the water trial is consistent with observations of increased plasma free fatty acid concentrations during immediate postexercise recovery reported in other studies (Bahr et al 1991;Hagenfeldt & Wahren 1975;Lundsgaard et al 2020;Magkos et al 2009). The observed postexercise peak in plasma free fatty acid is probably due to an imbalance between free fatty acid release and uptake after the cessation of exercise, where the utilization of free fatty acid is greatly reduced, whilst lipolysis is maintained (Hagenfeldt & Wahren 1975;Lundsgaard et al 2020;Randle et al 1963;Wigernaes et al 2000). The significantly lower plasma free fatty acid in the honey and sports drink trials was attributed to the higher carbohydrate content in both these trials which elicited increased insulin levels during the rehydration phase.…”

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“…The significantly lower plasma free fatty acid in the honey and sports drink trials was attributed to the higher carbohydrate content in both these trials which elicited increased insulin levels during the rehydration phase. Insulin has an antilipolytic action (Randle et al 1963) and consequently resulted in a lower release of plasma free fatty acid (Wigernaes et al 2000). Furthermore, there was a significant increase in plasma free fatty acid in sports drinks trial and a significant decreased of plasma free fatty acids in the water trial in Run-2.…”

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Effects of Acacia Honey Drink after Exercise-Induced Dehydration on Selected Physiological Parameters and Subsequent Running Performance

Samsani¹,

Foong²,

Chen³

et al. 2021

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This study examined the effect of honey supplementation on exercise performance and biochemical markers in comparison to plain water and sports drink in the heat. Ten recreational athletes (Age: 22.2 ± 2.0 years, weight: 65.7 ± 5.3 kg; height: 170.4 ± 3.5 cm; VO2max: 51.5 ± 3.7 mL.kg−1.min−1) participated in this study. Participants ran at 70% of their VO2max for 1 h in a pre-load phase (Run-1), followed by a rehydration phase for 2 h and then a 20 min self-paced time trial (Run-2). After Run-1, participants drank either Acacia honey, sports drink or plain water with an amount equivalent to 150% of body weight loss. Subsequently, the participants performed the 20 min self-paced time trial. Acacia honey elicited an improved running time trial performance with a significantly (p<0.05) longer distance ran compared to plain water trial, but it was not different from the sports drink trial. In addition, there was no significant difference in running performance between sports drink and plain water trials. Plasma glucose, insulin and free fatty acids were significantly (p<0.05) higher in H and sports drink compared to the W trial during the rehydration phase. There were no significant differences in body weight changes, oxygen uptake, heart rate, rate of perceived exertion, tympanic temperature, plasma volume changes, plasma cortisol, urine osmolality, volume, and specific gravity among the three trials. Thus, Acacia honey can be recommended to be used as a rehydration drink for individuals who train and compete in the heat.

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Effects of Acacia Honey Drink after Exercise-Induced Dehydration on Selected Physiological Parameters and Subsequent Running Performance

Samsani¹,

Foong²,

Chen³

et al. 2021

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“…We previously reported that the increase in plasma FFA in the resting phase after strenuous exercise can be prevented by AR (Wigernñs et al 2000b). This observation is supported by the present work, showing that the greater post-exercise FFA increase in fasted subjects is abolished during AR.…”

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“…We recently reported that active recovery (from hereon referred to as AR) as opposed to rest recovery (RR) counteracts the post-exercise rise in plasma FFA concentration (Wigernñs et al 2000b). However, the anticipated post-exercise increase in plasma FFA was not pronounced, even when the subjects rested after exercise, probably because they were non-fasting (Wolever et al 1995).…”

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Active recovery and post-exercise white blood cell count, free fatty acids, and hormones in endurance athletes

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Strenuous endurance exercise in fasted subjects is accompanied by increased plasma levels of catecholamines, leucocytosis, low insulin, and elevated plasma free fatty acids (FFA). Immediately after such exercise, plasma FFA may rise to high and potentially harmful levels, whereas the white blood cell count (WBCC) rapidly decreases towards or below baseline values. The present work investigated how active recovery (AR) for 15 min at 50% of maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max), after 60 min of uphill running at 83% of VO2max, influenced plasma FFA, lymphocyte, neutrophil, granulocyte, and monocyte count, as well as adrenaline, noradrenaline, insulin and cortisol concentrations until 120 min post-exercise. Thirteen endurance athletes participated in the study [24.2 (3.7) years, 1.82 (0.06) m, 76.7 (7.9) kg and VO2max 69.2 (6.8) ml min-1 kg-1]. In a randomized order, the subjects completed two sets of strenuous workouts, followed by either AR or complete rest in the supine position (RR). Compared with RR, AR strongly counteracted the rapid increase in plasma FFA 5 min post-exercise. The decreases in neutrophil and monocyte counts post-exercise were nullified by AR, and the cell count stayed above resting values throughout the observation period. AR also counteracted the rapid return of hormone concentration towards baseline levels. It would appear that active recovery at low intensity after strenuous exercise can maintain sufficient adrenergic activation to counteract the post-exercise drop in WBCC. However, in spite of keeping the catecholamine concentration high and insulin levels low, AR can also maintain a low plasma FFA concentration, probably because of the continued use of FFA in muscle. It remains to be elucidated whether the observed high FFA and low WBCC values after RR have a negative effect on health. If so, AR could be a preventive measure.

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Guidelines of the Brazilian Society of Sports Medicine: Dietary changes, fluid replacement, food supplements and drugs: demonstration of ergogenic action and potential health risks

Carvalho¹,

Rodrigues²,

Meyer³

et al. 2003

Rev Bras Med Esporte

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Active Recovery Counteracts the Post-Exercise Rise in Plasma-Free Fatty Acids

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References 14 publications

Effects of Acacia Honey Drink after Exercise-Induced Dehydration on Selected Physiological Parameters and Subsequent Running Performance

Effects of Acacia Honey Drink after Exercise-Induced Dehydration on Selected Physiological Parameters and Subsequent Running Performance

Active recovery and post-exercise white blood cell count, free fatty acids, and hormones in endurance athletes

Guidelines of the Brazilian Society of Sports Medicine: Dietary changes, fluid replacement, food supplements and drugs: demonstration of ergogenic action and potential health risks

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