Effect of Beetroot Supplementation on Cyclist Performance

Sports nutrition
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
MAIN BODY..................................................................................................................................3
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................9
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................11
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INTRODUCTION
An athlete physical strength depends on body mass, training and exercise. It is important to
measure leg power so that it can be improved. For that Wingate test is done that determine
anaerobic leg power. It is of 30 seconds in which measure power of lower body. A beetroot is
vegetable which grow below the ground. It consists of vitamins, proteins, fibre, potassium, etc.
that is beneficial for athletes (Bender and et.al., 2018). A cyclist power entirely depends on their
legs performance and sprint speed. Thus, they need to take high dose of BT supplementation to
enhance their efficiency.
In this essay it will be discussed about beetroot supplementation effect on cyclist. For that
literature review will be done.
MAIN BODY
Article 1- It is stated that intensity performance in trained athletes can not be improved with only
acute beet juice supplement.
Participants – Here, participants were trained male hockey players between age 18 – 45.
Protocol – The trail was conducted through Wingate test of 10- 15 min. 3 sprints were done f 30
seconds each. One dose of beet root supplements was used of 8 mmol (496 mg)
Article 2- Acute beetroot juice can be administrated to improve peak isometric force production
in adolescent males
Participants- A total of 12 males of age 16- 18 were included. Also, wingate protocol were
performed that include 4 of 20 seconds sprints were done. 3* 65 ml juice of beetroot was given
to them.
Protocol – they were given 3 *65 ml juice of beetroot and 2.5 hours.
Article 3 Maximal Cycling Power in Athletes can be increased if they focus on proper Dietary
Supplementation of dietary products.
Participants- there were 13 trained athletes included in it of age 18 – 35 years old.
Protocol- trained athletes performed cycling sprints for 1 and 3 d (Blackhall and et.al., 2013).
then they consumed BRJ in No 3 and 2. After it, 30 second of cycling sprint was done on
isokinetic cycle ergometer
Article 4 juice of beetroot supplement can help in increasing both eccentric as well as concentric
muscle power.
Participants – In this study 18 adults males of age 18 – 26 years old.
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Protocol – Here, two experiment was done of 2.5 hours. There were 4 sets of 8 half squat was
done by giving BJ of 140 ml.
Article 5 power output can be increased by dietary nitrate at the time of initial phase of
maximized intensity sprint
Participants- In this 10 males were recruited of age 19 -21 years old.
Protocols - Participants consumed either 0.13 L of beetroot juice that is high in nitrate
concentration or 7.5 mmol. It can be used wither the day before and 35 min prior to when it is
being tested. separated by a seven-day washout period. Then, participants can perform 30 s
Wingate cycling test on regular 3 occasion.
Article 6 Exercise Tolerance can be maximized if participants take some supplements of dietary
Nitrate. It reduces muscle fatigue as well as perceptual responses.
Participants- there were 11 participants of age 22- 40 years old were included (Conger and et.al.,
2021).
Protocols – One leg exercise protocol were used of rhythmic isotonic contraction of knee.
OLDE test of knee ex tensors are being performed by participants at around 84% of the highest
power output after having supplements of beetroot juice for around 5 days of 6.5 mmol nitrate
per 65 mL.
Article 7 Supplements of Beetroot Juice affect Performance, mood as well as perceived Exertion
when they perform 30 seconds of Win gate test.
Participants- the 15 participants were included for study of age 21- 25 years old.
Protocols- A warm up of 30 seconds were done followed by Wingate cycling test. The RPE of
leg, cardiovascular and RPE general was done. 70 ml of beetroot juice were given to them.
Article 8 Effect of beet juice on anaerobic exercise performance
Participants- there were 14 healthy trained athletes included in study.
Protocols – Here, participants have to perform a 30 second Wingate test. 8 mmol NO 3 were
given to them.
Article 9 supplements of beetroot juice affect on 30 s maximized extent inertial cycle ergometer
test
Participants- around 15 trained athletes age group of 20 -23 years old were participated into it
(Corry, Gee, 2015).
Protocol- there was 30 second Wingate test conducted and 70 ml beetroot drink was given.
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