KMAN Publication Inc. International Journal of Sport Studies for Health 2588-5782 4 Serial Number 10 2022 05 11 Effect of Wearing the Elevation Training Mask on Physiological Performance in Elite Kayaking Girls Effect of Wearing the Elevation Training Mask on Physiological Performance in Elite Kayaking Girls 53 58 10.61838/kman.intjssh.4.2.7 EN Journal Article <article> <div class="mb content text-indent"> <h4 class="font-main d-inline font-weight-bold">Background:</h4>  The elevation training mask 2.0 (ETM) has been introduced as a novel tool to allow for respiratory muscle training and altitude exposure during exercise that can improve performance and hematological markers in elite and well-trained athletes.</div> </article> <article> <div class="mb content text-indent"> <h4 class="font-main d-inline font-weight-bold">Objectives:</h4>  The purpose of the present study was to examine the effect of wearing ETM while performing exercise training on erythropoietin (EPO), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), peak oxygen consumption (VO<sub>2max</sub>), lactate, and 1000-m kayaking performance in elite Kayaking girls.</div> </article> <article> <div class="mb content text-indent"> <h4 class="font-main d-inline font-weight-bold">Methods:</h4>  Thirty elite Kayaking girls (14 to 18-year-old) were equally and randomly assigned into mask, no mask, and control groups. The mask and no-mask groups completed 8 weeks of repeated sprint training, while the control group performed their routine kayaking training programs. Pre- and post-training tests included EPO, VEGF, VO<sub>2max</sub>, lactate, and 1000-m kayaking performance.</div> </article> <article> <div class="mb content text-indent"> <h4 class="font-main d-inline font-weight-bold">Results:</h4>  We showed that 1000-m time trial significantly decreased for mask (P < 0.001) and control (P = 0.035) groups, and was significantly lower in mask group than control (P = 0.014) and no mask (P = 0.009) groups. EPO did not show any significant changes for all groups. VEGF was increased significantly for mask (P = 0.04) and no mask (P = 0.014) groups. Lactate was decreased significantly for mask group (P = 0.025). VO<sub>2max</sub> increased significantly for no mask group (P = 0.021).</div> </article> <article> <div class="mb content text-indent"> <h4 class="font-main d-inline font-weight-bold">Conclusions:</h4>  Performing repeated sprint training while wearing ETM has the potential to enhance performance in Kayak racing.</div> </article>

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