Overview
The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of a pre-exercise, single practical dose of watermelon juice, Gatorade, sugar water or water on heart rate recovery, blood lactate levels, and 24-hour post exercise muscle soreness.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- ages of 21-50 healthy adults
Exclusion Criteria:
- Suffering from injury
- Chronic inflammatory conditions
- Required dietary supplement use
- Required medication which affects blood pressure
- Smoking
- Pregnant woman
- Allergy to watermelon