Figure 1.

Percent change in physiological measurements and cycling performance after 11–12 weeks of heavy strength training in male and female cyclists. The results from the male cyclists are from [1,16], and the results from the female cyclists are from [2,15]. Values are mean ± SD. RM = repetition maximum, CSA = cross sectional area, VO_2max = maximal oxygen consumption, W_max = power output at VO_2max, CE = cycling economy, LT = lactate threshold. Note: A negative change in cycling economy indicates reduced VO₂ and improved cycling economy. CE semi fatigued state was measured during the last hour of a 3 h submaximal cycling trial, and the 5-min performance was measured directly following the 3 h trial. The increase in VO_2max in the male cyclists was not different from control male cyclists.