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Characteristics of participants
| Participants | Mean (SD) |
|---|---|
| Age | 20.7 ± 2.1 |
| Body mass (kg) | 79.9 ± 3.9 |
| Body height (cm) | 184 ± 6 |
| BMI (kg·m-2) | 23.6 ± 1.1 |
| Fat free mass (kg) | 71.4 ± 3.5 |
| Total body fat (%) | 10.6 ± 1 |
| VO2max (ml·min·kg-1) | 62.0 ± 4.5 |
| Steady-state haemoglobin level (g·l-1)* | 149.9 ± 19 |
*measured in a resting state during the trials
