Physiological effects of tapering and detraining in world-class kayakers

• Published in: Medicine and science in sports and exercise Vol. 42; no. 6; p. 1209
• Main Authors: García-Pallarés, Jesús, Sánchez-Medina, Luis, Pérez, Carlos Esteban, Izquierdo-Gabarren, Mikel, Izquierdo, Mikel
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.06.2010
• Subjects: Adaptation, Physiological; Adult; Body Composition; Exercise Test; Humans; Male; Muscle Strength - physiology; Oxygen Consumption; Physical Endurance - physiology; Resistance Training - methods; Sports - physiology; Young Adult

This study analyzed changes in neuromuscular, body composition, and endurance markers during 4 wk of tapering and subsequent 5 wk of reduced training (RT) or training cessation (TC). Fourteen world-class kayakers were randomly assigned to either a TC (n = 7) or an RT group (n = 7). One-repetition ma...