Table 2. The experimental protocol.

			Intensive training course
Day	-6 PRE	PRE	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	POST	+3 POST
Test
Body mass	X	X					X				X	X
Fat-free mass		X
Fat mass		X									X
Questionnaires	X	X					X				X	X
Vertical jumpAnaerobic powerHand-grip test	X	X					X				X
	X	X					X				X
	X	X					X				X
3 km running test		X									X
Physical activity			X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Energy and water intake			X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Energy bar supplement			X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Deuterium dose		X								X
Urine samples		X	X							X	X