Active recovery and blood lactate clearance after maximal exercise: a systematic review
Menzies P, Menzies C, McIntyre L, Paterson P, Wilson J, Kemi OJ
Published in Journal of Sports Sciences
Methodology
Systematic review of trials comparing passive rest with active recovery at varying intensities on blood lactate disappearance after supramaximal exercise.
Key Findings
Active recovery near 30-40% of VO2max cleared blood lactate substantially faster than passive rest; supplements had far smaller effects than recovery intensity.
Conclusions
Recovery modality dominates lactate clearance; nutritional strategies are secondary to active recovery.
Limitations
Small trials, varied exercise protocols and lactate sampling sites.
Outcomes Measured
Active recovery near 30-40% of VO2max cleared blood lactate substantially faster than passive rest
Study Details
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