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Energy balance

There were no significant differences in 24-h energy expenditure (EE) between trained and untrained subjects (2,126 +/- 186 vs. 2,154 +/- 245 kcal).

Endurance training does not significantly alter energy expenditure in sedentary conditions.

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No significant differences were found with respect to 24-h EE (2,126 +/- 186 vs. 2,154 +/- 245 kcal)...
Leslie O. Schulz et al. · American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism · 1991

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Based on study design from abstract.

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Effect of endurance training on sedentary energy expenditure measured in a respiratory chamber

Leslie O. Schulz et al. · American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism · 1991

DOI 10.1152/ajpendo.1991.260.2.e257

cross-sectional · n=63Cited 68×
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