Impact of Powdered Tart Cherries on Recovery From Repeated Sprints

Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy male and female (n=40) participants between the ages of 18 - 35 years of age will finish the study protocol. An even distribution of males (n=20) and females (n=20) is planned. * Participating in some form of exercise at least four days per week with at least two days consisting of some form of high-intensity exercise for the past six months. * Examples include regular gym attendance to complete resistance training, interval exercise, or participation in some form of organized physical activity involving high-speed running or other forms of high-intensity exercise. * Have a body mass index (BMI) range of 18.0 - 30.0 kg/m2. Males with a body mass index greater than 30.0 kg/m2, but a body fat percentage less than 27.5% fat will be accepted into the study. Females with a body mass index greater than 30.0 kg/m2, but a body fat percentage less than 32.5% fat will be accepted into the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Participant has a positive medical history of heart disease/cardiovascular disease, uncontrolled hypertension (140/90 or greater mmHg), kidney disease (dialysis or renal failure), hepatic impairment or disease, or Type I or Type II diabetes. * Participant has a positive medical history of unstable thyroid disease, previously diagnosed major affective disorder, psychiatric disorder that required hospitalization in the prior year, immune disorder (i.e., HIV/AIDS), a history of cancer (except localized skin cancer without metastases or in situ cervical cancer within five years prior to screening visit. * Participant has an abnormality or obstruction of the gastrointestinal tract precluding swallowing (e.g. dysphagia) and digestion (e.g., known intestinal malabsorption, celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, chronic pancreatitis, steatorrhea) * Positive medical history for any neurological condition or neurological disease * Currently smoke or have quit within the past six months * Current daily use of aspirin, NSAIDS, naproxen sodium, COX-2 inhibitors, or any other over-the-counter or prescribed medication indicated for pain relief. * Intake of any dietary supplement known or purported to impact muscle repair and recovery such as antioxidants, curcumin, turmeric, branched-chain amino acids, vitamin D, tart cherry, pomegranate, fish oils, or creatine monohydrate. * Individuals who indicate they are actively involved in any form of a dietary program in the past 30 days to lose weight * Participants who are lactating, pregnant or planning to become pregnant * Have a known sensitivity or allergy to any of the study products * Any condition or abnormality that, in the opinion of the investigator, would compromise the safety of the participant or the quality of the study data * History of alcohol or substance abuse in the 12 months prior to screening * Receipt or use of an investigational product in another research study within 28 days prior to baseline testing