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Peter Düking1,2, Hans-Christer Holmberg2,3,4, Billy Sperlich1
1Integrative & Experimental Exercise Science & Training, Institute for Sport Sciences, University of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany.
Frontiers in Physiology
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