Endurance exercise performance is known to be closely associated with the three
physiological pillars of maximal O2 uptake (V ̇ O 2 max ̇V_\rmO_2\rmmax), economy or …

Purpose: To compare endurance, strength and body composition indicators between cyclists
of three different competition age categories. Methods: Fifty-one male road cyclists classified …

Introduction Accurate determination of total daily energy expenditure (TDEE) in athletes is
important for optimal performance and injury prevention, but current approaches are …

The aim of this study was to describe individual training strategies in preparation to Giro
d'Italia of three world class road cyclists who achieved a top 5 in the general classification …

Purpose: To assess durability in professional cyclists, as well as potential associated
indicators. Methods: Twelve male professional cyclists participated in the study (age: 26 [5] …

This study aimed to analyze the power profile (PP) during the cycling segment of
international-level triathletes in the World Triathlon Series (WTS) and Olympics and to …

Purpose: To describe and compare the race characteristics, demands, and durability profile
of a male and a female Grand Tour winner. Methods: Overall and stage-type-specific (ie …

This study investigated the physiological, performance and training characteristics of U23
cyclists and assessed the requirements of stepping up to the elite/international ranks …

Purpose: To determine the validity of field-derived mean maximum power (MMP) values for
monitoring maximal cycling endurance performance. Methods: Twenty-seven male …

To determine whether the intensity of prior work is an important contributing factor to the
downward shift in the power‐duration relationship. Data were collected from 14 professional …