Myth busting lecture Flashcards
1
Q
Oxygen water
Claims
A
- contains 10 times more oxygen than regular water
- Reduced fatigue, faster recovery, better performance
- Lower blood pressure, enhanced blood flow to muscles, long
term health benefits - Greater hydration, electrolyte balance, temperature
regulation - Increases skin O2, greater cell renewal, reduced
inflammation, detoxifies
2
Q
Oxygen water issues because it is fake
A
- builds up free radicals
- no difference in performance
3
Q
Oxygen bottles
A
Claims: minimize fatigue,
promotes recovery
* Recovery faster
* Improve performance
* For anyone that needs
non-medical respiratory
support
* Has 30-200 breaths per
can
4
Q
Elevation masks
A
” training masks causes respiratory muscles to work harder and increase cardiorespiratory system”
- mask induces mild hypoxia
5
Q
Altitude training
A
Takes weeks for body to adapt and can be done at as low as 1500m
6
Q
Inspiratory muscle training (IMT)
A
- does not provide any difference
7
Q
IMT - clinical
A
Can help people with COPD patients and help them increase respiratory muscle strength
8
Q
Chest restriction
A
