Descriptive and performance data of the 45 trained cyclists
| Variable | Mean±SD | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Descriptive data | ||
| Age (years) | 32±6 | 20–45 |
| Height (cm) | 180.7±7.4 | 167.0–194.0 |
| Body mass (kg) | 76.8±7.5 | 58.5–92.0 |
| Body fat (%) | 14.4±2.6 | 9.4–19.9 |
| Sum of skinfolds (mm) | 66.2±13.8 | 43.3–95.6 |
| Training hours per week | 10±3 | 5–20 |
| Training years | 8±5 | 2–21 |
| Peak power output test | ||
| PPO (W) | 381±42 | 265–470 |
| PPO (W/kg) | 5.0±0.5 | 3.8–6.1 |
| PPO (W/kg0.32) | 95.1±9.4 | 72.1–155.1 |
| VO2max (l/min) | 4.4±0.5 | 2.9–5.6 |
| VO2max (ml/min/kg) | 57.3±6.2 | 45.3–72.5 |
| VO2max (ml/min/kg0.32) | 1093.9±121.5 | 782.8–1375.2 |
| Respiratory exchange ratio max | 1.22±0.04 | 1.15–1.32 |
| 40-km time trial test | ||
| Time (s) | 3964±181 | 3584–4471 |
| Average power (W) | 254±32 | 166–331 |
| Cadence (rpm) | 92±6 | 82–107 |
PPO, peak power output; rpm, revolutions per minute; VO2max, maximal oxygen consumption; W, wattage.