Physical and training characteristics of cyclists at start of the study (maxtest 1)
| CT | IT | |
|---|---|---|
| Values are mean (SD); n=6 cyclists per group. | ||
| *Training volume over the two months preceding the start of the study. | ||
| CT, Continuous training programme; IT, intermittent training programme. | ||
| Age (years) | 25.3 (7.0) | 22.8 (3.5) |
| Height (cm) | 181.8 (6.1) | 187.5 (5.3) |
| Weight (kg) | 73.3 (5.7) | 74.1 (7.0) |
| Percentage fat | 12.4 (2.5) | 12.8 (2.7) |
| Fat-free mass (kg) | 64.1 (4.6) | 64.6 (5.4) |
| Maximal power output (W/kg) | 4.5 (0.46) | 4.5 (0.54) |
| Vo2max (ml/kg/min) | 58.4 (5.5) | 59.2 (4.8) |
| Lactate threshold (% vo2max) | 68.7 (3.0) | 67.6 (4.9) |
| Years of training | 6.0 (2.1) | 7.5 (4.2) |
| Training volume (hours/week)* | 15.6 (1.1) | 16.1 (1.5) |