VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Does sodium citrate enhance cycling performance?
Why do we need you?
We are looking for volunteer cyclists to act as participants in an undergraduate laboratory class.
You will receive a report outlining your results and responsiveness to sodium citrate.
Who can participate?
- 18 years or older
- Male or female cyclists
- Familiar with high intensity cycling
- Available to attend the University of Essex on two occasions, 7-days apart (see timeslots below)
Available dates and timeslots:
- Tuesday 29th November 10.00-12.00 AND Tuesday 6th December 10.00-12.00
- Thursday 1st December 09.00-12.00 AND Thursday 8th December 09.00-12.00
- Thursday 1st December 13.00-16.00 AND Thursday 8th December 13.00-16.00
- Friday 2nd December 14.00-17.00 AND Friday 9th December 14.00-17.00
Participation involves:
Consumption of a solution 60-min prior to warm up containing either sodium citrate or a placebo.
The investigation will consist of two exercise phases:
- 10-minute cycle at 80% HR max
- 3-minute maximal cycle test.
- Fingertip blood sampling to measure lactate.
If you are interested in participating or would like further information, please contact Dr Chris McManus (cmcman@essex.ac.uk)