Research
Metabolic adaptation
Interval training with work bouts at 85% peak power (PP) enhances 40-km time-trial performance by 2.8%.
Coaches should consider incorporating interval training at 85% PP to improve cycling time-trial performance.
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The cubic trend was strong and statistically significant...predicted greatest enhancement for the intervals performed at 85% PP (2.8%, 95% CI = 4.3-1.3%).
Why this rating
Based on the study design involving controlled training effects and statistical validation.
Source
Effects of different interval-training programs on cycling time-trial performance
Nigel K. Stepto et al. · Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise · 1999
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