The Effect of Surgical Mask Use in Anaerobic Running Performance

COVID-19 restrictions stipulate the mandatory use of surgical masks during outdoor and indoor physical activities. The impact this on athletic performance especially anaerobic activities is poorly known. aim present research was to analyze effect mask running athletes. Modifications in time, blood lactate, glucose, oxygen saturation, subjective perceived stress, rating exertion, heart rate variability were measured 50 m 400 maximal tests with without 72 a increased lactate concentration, sympathetic autonomic modulation, decreased saturation tests. Thus, higher levels lower require adaptation athlete’s rest recovery periods acute workload. level activation makes chronic control modulation essential for an efficient training periodization. Finally, acid buffers such as bicarbonate or sodium citrate would be recommended ergogenic strategy.