• Effects of Including Sprints in One Weekly Low-Intensity Training Session During the Transition Period of Elite Cyclists 

      Almquist, Nicki Winfield; Løvlien, Ine; Byrkjedal, Per Thomas; Spencer, Matthew; Kristoffersen, Morten; Skovereng, Knut; Sandbakk, Øyvind; Rønnestad, Bent (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-09-11)
      The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of including 30-s sprints in one weekly low-intensity training (LIT) session during a 3-week transition period in elite cyclists. Sixteen male elite cyclists (maximal oxygen uptake, VO<sub>2max</sub>: 72 ± 5 ml·kg<sup>−1</sup>·min<sup>−1</sup>) reduced their training load by ~60% for 3 weeks from the end of competitive season and performed ...