Table 1 Experimental design for the 7-day (DO to D7) taper protocols. Time is expressed in minutes, and denoted in the table with an apostrophe ('); 20TT = simulated 20 km time trial performance ride.
From: Muscle oxygenation trends after tapering in trained cyclists
| TAPER | DO | D1 | D2 | D3 | D4 | D5 | D6 | D7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T30 (n = 5) | 20TT | Rest | 60' | 55' | 50' | 45' | Rest | 20TT |
| T50 (n = 5) | 20TT | Rest | 45' | 40' | 35' | 30' | Rest | 20TT |
| T80 (n = 5) | 20TT | Rest | 30' | 15' | 10' | 5' | Rest | 20TT |
