March 3, 2026The Open Sports Sciences JournalOpen Access

Comparing Muscle Oxygenation and Peak Blood Lactate Concentration in Division 1 College Middle-Distance Athletes: A Speed Reserve Ratio Analysis

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BKBraeden KraftCalifornia State University, Long Beach AKAyla KraftCalifornia State University, Long Beach ESEvan E. Schick

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Observational analysis reveals significant correlation between muscle oxygenation and performance biomarkers in athletes, suggesting practical applications.

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The change in skeletal muscle oxygenation is significantly correlated with the speed reserve ratio, indicating a relationship between oxygen use and performance.
Immediate findings show a positive correlation of r = 0.656 for skeletal muscle oxygenation and speed reserve ratio, based on a small sample of NCAA athletes.
Assessment involved sprint trials and treadmill tests to analyze muscle oxygenation and blood lactate responses in middle-distance runners.
Highlights the importance of integrating accessible metrics like muscle oxygenation into training programs, aiming for improved athlete performance.

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Kraft et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a75a69c6e9836116a20334 https://doi.org/10.2174/011875399x431328251130185212

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Observational analysis reveals significant correlation between muscle oxygenation and performance biomarkers in athletes, suggesting practical applications.

Comparing Muscle Oxygenation and Peak Blood Lactate Concentration in Division 1 College Middle-Distance Athletes: A Speed Reserve Ratio Analysis

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Comparing Muscle Oxygenation and Peak Blood Lactate Concentration in Division 1 College Middle-Distance Athletes: A Speed Reserve Ratio Analysis

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