What Researchers Did
Researchers studied 18 female physical education students who breathed 100% oxygen at 2.8 ATA for 60 minutes in a hyperbaric chamber to see how it affected their exercise performance.
What They Found
Two groups of students showed significant increases in maximal oxygen consumption (14.4% and 10%) and could maintain higher exertion on a treadmill (12.8% and 18.1%) after hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Despite the increased exertion, their breathing efficiency remained unchanged.
Canadian Relevance
No direct Canadian connection identified.
Study Limitations
This study involved a small group of healthy female students, and the findings may not apply to other populations or long-term effects.