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Trial reportPeerJ2026

Remote ischemic preconditioning fails to enhance maximal accumulated oxygen deficit in well-trained college tennis players.

Xinshi Zhao, Yongji Yang, Yameng Wang

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3 authors.

Xinshi ZhaoDepartment of Physical Education, North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power, Zhengzhou, China.
Yongji YangCollege of Physical Education and Health, East China Jiaotong University, Nanchang, China.
Yameng WangDepartment of Physical Education, North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power, Zhengzhou, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Tennis, characterized by intermittent high-intensity bursts, demands both aerobic and anaerobic energy pathways for optimal performance. Remote ischemic preconditioning (RIPC) has emerged as a potential method to enhance athletic outcomes. This study aimed to explore the impact of RIPC on anaerobic capacity, specifically the maximal accumulated oxygen deficit (MAOD), in well-trained college tennis players. Methods: In a single-blinded, randomized, controlled crossover design, 16 participants (eight men and eight women; age: 20.9 ± 1.4 years; height: 1.73 ± 0.76 m; weight: 63.5 ± 8.2 kg; BMI: 21.2 ± 1.4 kg/m Results: The results indicated that RIPC had no discernible effect on time to exhaustion compared to baseline or placebo conditions ( Conclusion: In conclusion, this study provides evidence that remote ischemic preconditioning did not improve anaerobic capacity, as indicated by MAOD, among well-trained college tennis players. These findings emphasize the nuanced interplay of physiological factors in the context of RIPC and suggest that its impact on anaerobic capacity may be limited within this athletic cohort.

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Athletic PerformanceIschemic PreconditioningOxygenOxygen ConsumptionTennisCross-Over StudiesExercise TestFemaleHumansMaleSingle-Blind MethodYoung AdultOxygenBlood lactateExcess post-exercise oxygen consumptionMaximal accumulated oxygen deficitOxygen uptake

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PMID41669549
PMCPMC12884958

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