Pre- and post-workout solutions for enhancing performance and recovery
Innovative pre- and post-workout solutions designed to enhance endurance, strength, and recovery. These products aim to improve performance by maintaining hydration and fuel, and support recovery through mechanisms like inflammation reduction and protein synthesis.
Overview
Deakin University is developing innovative pre- and post-workout solutions that aim to enhance athletic performance and recovery. These products are designed to improve endurance and strength during physical activities and facilitate faster recovery post-exercise. By maintaining hydration and fuel levels, the pre-workout products help optimize performance, while the post-workout offerings target recovery mechanisms such as inflammation reduction and enhanced muscle protein synthesis.
Technical specifications
Key Features:
- Pre-workout solutions: Designed to maintain hydration and fuel stores, potentially enhancing endurance tasks and cognitive performance during fatigue.
- Post-workout solutions: Focused on improving recovery markers by reducing inflammation and oxidative stress, and enhancing muscle protein synthesis.
- Potential Ingredients: Curcumin, PEA, tart cherry juice, and protein are highlighted for their roles in recovery and performance enhancement.
Technology readiness level
The technology is currently at TRL 4, indicating that it has been validated in a laboratory setting. Future validation requires further understanding of specific products and target populations to design effective clinical trials. Deakin University has the necessary facilities and expertise to conduct comprehensive research in this area.
About Deakin University
Deakin University is a comprehensive public university based in Victoria, with metropolitan and regional campuses serving a large student body and an applied, industry‑facing research profile. Innovation precincts in Geelong and metropolitan Melbourne co‑locate companies with university labs and pilot‑scale facilities, accelerating prototyping and access to shared testbeds. Clinical partnerships with nearby hospitals and structured work‑integrated learning link corporate R&D to talent and support translation. Research is supported by competitive national funding from the Australian Research Council and the National Health and Medical Research Council, along with state and industry collaborations.
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