Table 4.
Dietary intakes, flexor to extensor ratio and knee joint laxity by cycle phase.
| Early-Follicular | Ovulatory | Mid-Luteal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caloric Intake (Kcal) | 2180 ± 1247 | 1942 ± 751 | 1827 ± 574 |
| Protein (g) | 82 ± 41 | 69 ± 31 | 76 ± 27 |
| Carbohydrate (g) | 283 ± 171 | 256 ±89 | 226 ± 76 |
| Fat (g) | 85 ± 60 | 60 ± 25 | 73 ± 27 |
| Caffeine (g) | 44 ± 86 | 50 ± 88 | 54 ± 91 |
| FE Ratio 60°/s (%) | 49.1 ± 11.3 | 50.4 ± 10.4 | 49.3 ± 8.3 |
| FE Ratio 180°/s (%) | 54.0 ± 11.3 | 56.7 ± 10.2 | 54.4 ± 9.8 |
| FE Ratio 300°/s (%) | 67.5 ± 14.0 | 68.3 ± 14.7 | 66.6 ± 12.5 |
| Repetitions to Fatigue | 40.6 ± 8.4 | 40.0 ± 8.7 | 39.3 ± 8.6 |
| Rested Joint Laxity (mm) | 6.7 ± 2.7 | 6.4 ± 2.3 | 6.1 ± 2.1 |
| Fatigued Joint Laxity (mm) | 6.9 ± 2.2 | 6.4 ± 2.3 | 6.4 ± 1.9 |
Data given as means ± SD. No significant differences among visits were observed. FE Ratio = Knee flexor-to-knee extensor ratio.