The Effects of Liquid IV's Multi-Ingredient Recovery Supplement on Muscle Recovery Following Exercise

Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy males or females aged 18-55 years old. * Must be recreationally trained or trained/developmental as previously defined (McKay et al., 2021). * Able to read and write in English. * Cessation of current use of tart cherry extract, protein powders, essential amino acids/BCAAs, calcium fructoborate, boron, or anabolic agents for a minimum of 1 week prior to, and throughout the duration of the study. * Willing to maintain regular supplement routine otherwise during the trial, and will not introduce or discontinue a supplement, other than what was previously mentioned. * Will not participate in any strenuous exercise for a minimum of 1-week prior to exercise performance assessments, as well as during the days of exercise testing. Strenuous exercise as defined for this study includes ½ and full marathons (or more), heavy (i.e.,\>80% 1RM) lifting, and any high intensity, physical activity that could make your muscles sore. * During the study, you agree not to take any NSAIDs or other anti-inflammatory medications. Exclusion Criteria: * Sedentary * Highly trained/national level or professional athlete * Known diagnosis of any cardiovascular, metabolic, musculoskeletal, endocrine, or renal disease/disorder. * Recent musculoskeletal injury (\<3-months) * Recent orthopedic surgery (\<12-months) * History or current malignancy. * Current respiratory infection (i.e., cold) or high temperature (fever) within the past 4-weeks. * Previous gastrointestinal surg…