From the authors’ conclusion
“This review found no consistent performance advantage of any imposed pacing strategy over self-selected pacing.”
A short excerpt, not the complete finding. Read the linked abstract for the comparison, measurements and context.
Publication details
- Record
- PubMed 41313565
- Publication types
- Meta-Analysis · Systematic Review
- Indexed subjects
- Physical Endurance · Athletic Performance · Network Meta-Analysis as Topic
- Source record checked
- 2026-10-16
Publication type and subject indexing describe the record; they are not a quality grade or proof of a benefit. An abstract does not replace a review of the full methods and results.
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