Biophysical Follow-up of Age-Group Swimmers During a Traditional Three-Peak Preparation Program

Rodrigo Zacca1,2,3, Rui Azevedo4, Valdir R Ramos1,2,3,5

  • 1Center of Research, Education, Innovation and Intervention in Sport, Faculty of Sport, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal.

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