Effect of intensified training on muscle ion kinetics, fatigue development and repeated short term performance in endurance trained cyclists

Thomas Gunnar Petursson Gunnarsson, Peter Møller Christensen, Martin Thomassen, Lars Røpke Nielsen, Jens Bangsbo

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Abstract

The effects of intensified training in combination with a reduced training volume on muscle ion kinetics, transporters and work capacity were examined. Eight well-trained cyclists replaced their regular training with speed-endurance training (12x30-s sprints) 2-3 times per wk and aerobic high-intensity training (4-5x3-4min at 90-100% of maximal heart rate) 1-2 times per wk for 7 wks, and reduced training volume by 70% (intervention period; IP). The duration of an intense exhaustive cycling bout (EX2; 356±6 W), performed 2.5min after a 2-min intense cycle bout (EX1), was longer (p
Original languageEnglish
JournalAmerican Journal of Physiology: Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology
Volume305
Issue number7
Pages (from-to)R811-R821
Number of pages11
ISSN0363-6119
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013

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