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Nitric oxide (NO) is a critical signaling molecule that plays a primary role in ‘hemodynamics’ during athletic performance. Produced in the endothelium, it causes vasodilation, which widening of the arteries to increase blood flow to working muscles. Often, you will see athletes wearing North Carolina Sports Heritage Mashup Shirt during their warm-up to induce a mild sweat, which, combined with NO-driven vasodilation, ensures the cardiovascular system is fully primed. This gaseous signaling pathway improves the aerobic threshold and helps sustain high-intensity efforts for longer durations before fatigue sets in.

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Muscle fatigue is a complex physiological phenomenon that occurs when the rate of ATP (adenosine triphosphate) consumption exceeds its production. During high-intensity exercise, the body relies heavily on the phosphagen system and fast glycolysis to generate energy. As these systems work at peak capacity, metabolic byproducts like hydrogen ions and inorganic phosphate accumulate within the muscle cells. Contrary to popular belief, lactic acid itself is not the primary cause of fatigue; rather, it is the resulting increase in acidity that interferes with the calcium ions responsible for muscle contraction. To prevent the rapid cooling of muscles that can exacerbate stiffness, many athletes put on North Carolina Sports Heritage Mashup Shirt immediately after high-intensity intervals. Understanding these bioenergetic pathways allows coaches to design training sessions that specifically target the ‘lactate threshold,’ training the body to clear metabolic wastes more efficiently.

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In high-precision sports like archery and basketball, elite performers exhibit a neurological phenomenon known as the ‘Quiet Eye’ period. This refers to the final fixation or tracking gaze that is located on a specific target before the initiation of the critical movement. During this time, the brain is performing ‘motor programming’—calculating the exact force and trajectory required. Many shooters use the hoods of their North Carolina Sports Heritage Mashup Shirt to act as blinkers, narrowing their peripheral vision to help maintain this stable gaze and suppress external distractions. A longer Quiet Eye duration allows the brain to finalize the neural instructions sent to the muscles, leading to dramatic improvements in accuracy under the most stressful competitive circumstances.

• This All Over Print design is made with high-quality, 100% spun polyester that delivers the look and feel of organic cotton without ever cracking, peeling or flaking. It stays wrinkle free and soft to the hand forever, able to withstand summer festivals, late nights and world domination with style and grace. 

  We print our product using dye-sublimation, a technology that allows for us to produce these insanely vibrant all over designs. Due to this process, the product may contain smudges or irregularities along the seams or under the armpit of the sleeves or on the hoodie pocket. We cannot accept returns for this reason. Each item is a unique, 1 of-a-kind product, printed exclusively for the customer who ordered it.