Highlights
- Study conducted by the University of Vienna showed athletes using NanoVi® had 17% lower blood lactate levels after exercise.
- A 15-minute NanoVi® session before exertion helped reduce lactate buildup, suggesting improved recovery and reduced oxidative stress.
- Findings support the use of NanoVi® as a non-invasive, pre-training tool for enhancing performance and resilience.
Can a short pre-workout session with NanoVi® help the body respond better to intense exercise?
Recent research from the Center for Sports Science at the University of Vienna suggests the answer may be yes. The study explored how NanoVi® sessions affect blood lactate levels — a key marker of physical stress and recovery capacity in athletes.
The Study Design
In a double-blind, crossover study, 21 healthy male athletes participated in two testing sessions — one using an active NanoVi® Pro device and one using a placebo (inactive) device.
Each athlete completed a 15-minute NanoVi® session before an all-out exertion test, while maintaining the same diet, supplementation, and exercise routine across trials.
Blood samples were collected at several time points:
- Before exercise (baseline and pre-exertion), and
- Five intervals after exertion to track lactate accumulation
Both researchers and participants were blinded to whether the device was active or placebo.
The Results
The results were striking.
Athletes who used the active NanoVi® device showed significantly lower blood lactate levels immediately after exercise and at the final measurement point. At both t55 and t65 (post-exertion), lactate concentrations were about 17% lower compared to the placebo group.
While both groups experienced a sharp rise in lactate after the all-out test — typical of intense physical effort — the increase was sixfold in the placebo group but only fivefold in those using the active NanoVi® device.
Researchers concluded that a single 15-minute session with NanoVi® before exertion helped reduce lactate buildup, indicating better cellular efficiency and reduced oxidative stress during physical strain.
What It Means for Athletes
These findings point to NanoVi®’s potential role in athletic recovery and performance. By lowering post-exercise lactate accumulation, NanoVi® may help athletes recover faster, maintain energy efficiency, and better handle oxidative stress associated with intense training.
This research reinforces the technology’s non-invasive and supportive role in wellness and performance optimization.
This study was conducted using the NanoVi Pro® device, manufactured by Eng3 Corporation
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Figure 1. Average Lactate Levels in Athletes After Exercise With and Without NanoVi® Use. Athletes who completed a 15-minute NanoVi® Pro session before an all-out exertion test showed lower post-exercise blood lactate levels compared to placebo. At 55 and 65 minutes after exertion (t55, t65), lactate levels were approximately 17% lower in the NanoVi® group. Baseline (t-30) and pre-exertion (t0) levels were similar between conditions, confirming the difference occurred during recovery.
Link to full paper: Read here