The aim of this study was to compare the effects of cold water intermittent ion (CWI), carbohydrate and protein supplementation (SUPPL), and active recovery (ACT) on creatine kinase (CK), perceptual and performance markers of recovery in elite basketball players after a specific fatigue protocol. Fifteen elite basketball players participated in this crossover controlled trial. All participants were randomly measured in 4 conditions of the recovery method 1 week apart after a fatigue exercise protocol (\~ 45 'of high intensity intermittent effort with specific basketball movements). The recovery methods consist of CWI at 10oC in periods of 2 minutes submerged and 2 minutes out of the water, supplementation with 0.3gr / kg of maltodextrin and 0.2gr / kg of neutral whey protein in 0.5 liters of water, pedaling ACT for 25 minutes at 50% of maximum heart rate or a placebo drink (PLA). The Visual Analogue Fatigue Scale (VAS), Perceived Exercise Rate (RPE), CK and physical performance (jumping, speed, isometric and dynamic tests of resistance to squats) were measured before, after and 24 hours after of the protocol. The VAS scale and RPE were also measured immediately after application of the recovery method. Repeated 2-way post-hoc comparisons of ANOVA and Bonferroni measures were applied, with a significance set at P \<0.05.
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Creatine Kinase (CK)
Timeframe: 4 Weeks
Fatigue perception
Timeframe: 4 Weeks
Rate of Perceived Exertion
Timeframe: 4 Weeks
10 meters sprint time
Timeframe: 4 Weeks
4 x 10 meters agility time
Timeframe: 4 Weeks
Squat Jump
Timeframe: 4 Weeks
Counter Movement Jump
Timeframe: 4 Weeks
Abalakov Jump
Timeframe: 4 Weeks
Half Squat Isometric Strength
Timeframe: 4 Weeks
Half Squat Dynamic Strength
Timeframe: 4 Weeks