There was a significant increase in punches landed during the BICARB condition (p < 0.001); however, no significant interaction effects for HRave (p = 0.15), HRmax (p = 0.32), or RPE (p = 0.38). The metabolic alkalosis induced by the NaHCO3 loading elevated before and after sparring blood buffering capacity. In practical application, the findings suggest that a standard NaHCO3 loading dose (0.3 g.kg(-1)) improves punch efficacy during 4 rounds of sparring performance.

Sodium Bicarbonate

Health conditions analyzed in this study

Functions related to this study

Heart health

1 supplement Moderately Positive Sodium Bicarbonate

Muscle building

1 supplement Slightly Positive Sodium Bicarbonate

Overall health

1 supplement Highly Positive Sodium Bicarbonate

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Body systems related to this study

Cardiovascular System

1 supplement Sodium Bicarbonate

Digestive System

1 supplement Sodium Bicarbonate

Muscular System

1 supplement Sodium Bicarbonate