Table 2.
Muscle carnosine content (mM) of the soleus, gastrocnemius, and mean of both muscles, pre and post supplementation.
| Pre | Post | Interaction | Pre vs. Post | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Soleus | ||||
| Control group | 4.54 (±0.62) | 6.67 (±1.60) | 0.201 | <0.001 |
| HV group | 5.06 (±1.05) | 7.95 (±1.21) | ||
| HI group | 5.13 (±1.09) | 8.13 (±1.80) | ||
| M. Gastrocnemius | ||||
| Control group | 6.63 (±2.10) | 8.33 (±1.92) | 0.080 | <0.001 |
| HV group | 8.71 (±1.35) | 11.72 (±1.63) | ||
| HI group | 8.64 (±1.38) | 12.17 (±2.55) | ||
| Mean of both muscles | ||||
| Control group | 5.59 (±1.25) | 7.50 (±1.57) | 0.039 | <0.001 |
| HV group | 6.88 (±1.15) | 9.84 (±1.32) | ||
| HI group | 6.89 (±0.93) | 10.15 (±1.88) |
Values are means (±SD) of 10 subjects in the control group, 9 subjects in the high-volume (HV), and 9 subjects in the high-intensity (HI) training group. Data are means ± SD.