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A 11-day compressed overload and taper induces larger physiological improvements than a normal taper in elite cyclists.

Updated Oct 16, 2026

Human researchScandinavian journal of medicine & science in sports2019Read the source on PubMed

From the authors’ conclusion

“In conclusion, this study indicates that elite cyclists performing the present 11-day compressed performance peaking protocol consisting of a 6-day HIT overload followed by…”

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Publication details
Record
PubMed 31410894
Publication types
Comparative Study
Indexed subjects
Oxygen Consumption · Physical Endurance · Bicycling · Adolescent · Athletic Performance
Source record checked
2026-10-16

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