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A Rapidly Incremented Tethered-Swimming Maximal Protocol for Cardiorespiratory Assessment of Swimmers
Published on: January 28, 2020
Identification of a reverse crossover point during moderate-intensity exercise (>6 h; 69% VO2max) in a world-class
Timothy Noakes1, Alex Buga2, Jeff Volek2
1Department of Human Biology, Division of Exercise Science and Sports Medicine, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa.
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Re-analysis results (Left) and takeaway messages (Right) are summarized above. RCOP, reverse crossover point. Figure created with Biorender.com.Reverse Crossover Point (RCOP) analysis showing a man on an exercise bike and running, indicating training intensity. A graph illustrates substrate oxidation levels over time, with fat oxidation surpassing carbohydrate oxidation. Key takeaways: Fat oxidation increased significantly despite carbohydrate intake, suggesting additional carbohydrate sources and reliance on lipids for energy.
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