What Researchers Did
Researchers recorded quantitative EEG in 10 high-level amateur triathletes after a submaximal exercise test across three weekly sessions, with one session preceded by hyperbaric oxygenation.
What They Found
A descriptive analysis revealed that after 30 minutes of hyperbaric oxygenation at 2 atmospheres absolute pressure, there was a diffuse increase in absolute EEG power for several frequencies in the theta, alpha, and beta bands. This effect was observed across the 1 to 20 Hz spectrum compared to exercise without prior oxygen.
Canadian Relevance
This study has no stated Canadian connection.
Study Limitations
The study's small sample size of 10 triathletes and reliance on descriptive analysis limit the generalizability of its findings.