Table 2.
Protocol for training period.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thurs | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Baseline | LT and VO2 max testing; biopsy; DEXA scan | ||||||
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| Week 1 (75% VO2 max) | 30 min | 40 min | 50 min | 60 min | 60 min | Rest | Rest |
| Week 2 (75% VO2 max) | 60 min | 60 min | 60 min | 60 min | 60 min | Rest | Rest |
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| Midpoint | VO2 max testing | 60 min | 60 min | Rest | Rest | ||
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| Week 3 (75% VO2 max) | 60 min | 60 min | 60 min | 60 min | 60 min | Rest | Rest |
| Week 4 (80% VO2 max) | 60 min | 60 min | 60 min | 60 min | 60 min | Rest | Rest |
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| End | LT and VO2 max testing; biopsy; DEXA scan | ||||||