 |  | | A REAL WORLD STUDY
MoreHouse College, Atlanta, GA- Tests conducted 11/02 on (20) Track athletes
- Tests conducted 11/02 on (20) Football athletes
- All track athletes using LifeWave had more endurance
- All Football athletes using LifeWave - gains in stamina
The following third party independent study was performed by Joseph A. Goodson MS, ATC, Head Athletic Trainer of Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA. A summary of the test and results follows.
A group of 40 athletes were randomly selected to participate in a LifeWave test study. Athletes were divided into groups as follows: - GROUP (1) consisted of 10 track and field athletes,
and served as a control group; - GROUP (2) consisted of 10 track and field athletes,
and served as a test group for the LifeWave patches; - GROUP (3) consisted of 10 football athletes,
and served as a control group; - GROUP (4) consisted of 10 football athletes,
and served as a test group for the LifeWave patches.
five star hotel in CologneAll athletes in all groups were first required to participate in a base line study, with said study to be used as a reference for comparison. The base line data was collected during the first week of the study for all athletes. The control and test studies were performed the following week for all groups.
For the track and field athletes, the tests performed consisted of 90 minute sprint sessions. Each athlete was monitored for any potential adverse reaction such as abnormal change in heart rate, etc. during these tests. At the end of the tests, the athletes were asked to complete a questionnaire, and report - subjectively - how they felt during the sprint session and after the sprint session. Information of interest included how well the athlete was able to recover between sprints, any muscle cramping during or after sprints, soreness, and overall feelings of energy after the sessions were completed.
For the football athletes, the tests performed consisted of 60 minute weight lifting sessions. Each athlete was monitored for any potential adverse reaction such as abnormal change in heart rate, etc. during these tests. The athletes performed weight lifting routines designed by the strength coaches, and consisted of exercises such as Bench Press, Dumbell Flys, Shoulder Press, Lat Pulldowns, etc., with each exercise being performed for 3 sets of 8 repetitions. During the tests, the athletes were asked to complete a questionnaire, and report - both objectively and subjectively - what results were obtained while performing the weight lifting exercises. Information of interest included how much weight the athlete was able to lift while performing the exercises, how well the athlete was able to recover between exercises, any muscle cramping, soreness, and overall feelings of energy after the weight lifting sessions were completed.- In GROUP (1), the control group for the track and field athletes, there was no change noted in the athletes performance during the duration of the two week study. After each 90 minute sprint session, these athletes reported feeling tired, with most athletes experiencing muscle soreness after the sessions were completed.
- In GROUP (2) the test group for the track and field athletes that used the LifeWave patches, there was a significant difference in the athletes performance from the base line study to the test study. While using the LifeWave patches, all athletes (10/10) reported having more energy while sprinting, and recovering more quickly between sprints. In addition, the LifeWave users reported feeling energetic at the end of the sprint session, with little or no muscle cramping, and no soreness.
- In GROUP (3), the control group for the football athletes, there was no change noted in the athletes performance during the duration of the two week study. After each 60 minute weight lifting session, these athletes reported feeling fatigued and sore.
- Dianamarka HotelesIn GROUP (4), the test group for the football athletes that used the LifeWave patches, there was a significant difference in the athletes performance from the base line study to the test study. While using the LifeWave patches, all athletes reported having more energy while weight lifting, as well as significant improvements in the amount of weight that they were able to lift.
Some representative examples would include: - Athlete # 1 performed Dumbell Flys with 65 lb. dumbells in the base line study for 3 sets of 8 reps, but when using the LifeWave patches performed Dumbell Flys with 80 lb. dumbells for 3 sets of 8 reps.
- Athlete # 2 performed a Bench Press with 185 lbs. in the base line study for 3 sets of 8 reps, but when using the LifeWave patches performed a Bench Press with 225 lbs. for 3 sets of 8 reps.
- Athlete # 3 performed a Lat Pulldown with 90 lbs. in the base line study for 3 sets of 8 reps, but when using the LifeWave patches performed a Lat Pulldown with 180 lbs. for 3 sets of 8 reps.
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