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Fatigue and efficiency of high-intensity cycling

Fatigue | Exercise

We are interested in exploring how fatigue relates to the energy cost of cycling exercise. Minimizing the energy cost of cycling may be a key determinant of cycling performance, and we want to explore how and why this energy cost may change with fatigue. Participants will be required to report to the laboratory for up to 13 total visits, each lasting approximately 60-120 minutes. Participants will first perform an incremental test to determine their maximal oxygen uptake, and then a series of three tests to determine their critical power (this should be an intensity that can be sustained for about one hour). Following these tests, participants will perform several constant load trials at varying work rates while monitoring ventilation, oxygen uptake and any changes in fatigue. Some of these trials will be to the limit of endurance.

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Participation Requirements

  • Sex:

    Male, Female, Intersex

  • Eligible Ages:

    20 to 40

Participation Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:
Trained males and females who:

1) Are between 20 and 40 years of age
2) Have trained an average of 3 days per week for the previous two years
3) Have not had any major injuries in the previous 6 months

Study Location

University of Calgary
University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta
Canada

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Study Sponsored By
University of Calgary
Participants Required
More Information
Study ID: REB21-1749