Supplementation and performance in crossfit praticants

  • Alinne Alves Oliveira Universidade Estadual do sudoeste da Bahia
  • Alanne Alves Oliveira Sociedade Brasileira de Nutrologia
Keywords: Circuit exercises, Food supplementation, Athletic performance

Abstract

Introduction: CrossFit® is an increasingly popular physical training franchise in the world. However, it is a relatively new modality with few studies with scientific rigor. Aim: The aim of this article was to investigate the effects of supplementation on the performance of crossfit® exercises. Materials and methods: Therefore, a literature review was carried out in electronic data bases with the crossfit, And intake, crossfit and nutrition. Results: Seventeen potentially relevant articles were found in the first stage, but four clinical trials contemplated the methodological rigor required to analyze the proposed outcome. Conclusion: Based on the trials selected for this study, it was concluded that supplementation improved performance in crossfit® athletes, but there were no changes in muscle strength, muscle mass and VO2 max.

Author Biographies

Alinne Alves Oliveira, Universidade Estadual do sudoeste da Bahia

Possui graduação em Fisioterapia pela Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia (2006) e mestrado em Ciências da Saúde pela Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia (2015), especialização em terapia Intensiva pela faculdade Inspirar (2012) e osteopatia pela Faculdade de Ciências Médicas de Minas Gerais (2010) . Atualmente é professora auxiliar na área de cardiorrespiratória da Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia, Participou da implantação do serviço ambulatorial de fisioterapia cardiológica na clinica escola de fisioterapia da UESB. Tem experiência na área de Fisioterapia em Osteopatia, dermato funcional, Terapia Intensiva (geral e cardiológica), Reabilitação cardí­aca e respiratória e docência de ní­vel superior desde 2008.

Alanne Alves Oliveira, Sociedade Brasileira de Nutrologia

Médica, pós graduada em nutrologia pela ABRAN.

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Published
2017-11-26
How to Cite
Oliveira, A. A., & Oliveira, A. A. (2017). Supplementation and performance in crossfit praticants. RBNE - Brazilian Journal of Sports Nutrition, 11(66), 719-723. Retrieved from https://www.rbne.com.br/index.php/rbne/article/view/890
Issue
Vol. 11 No. 66 (2017)
Section
Scientific Articles - Original

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