The inclusion of sprints in low-intensity sessions during the transition period of elite cyclists improves endurance performance 6 weeks into the subsequent preparatory period - Taylor, M.; Almquist, N.; Rønnestad, B.; Tjønna, A. E.; Kristoffersen, M.; Spencer, M.; Sandbakk, Ø.; Skovereng, K. (International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 2021)
Keywords: cycling; high performance sport; transition period; training; sprint; training means; training effect; performance; endurance; preparation period; lactate; O2-uptake; sport physiology; USA; endurance sports