Key result
A 24-week specific training program appears safe and efficient for amateur athletes aiming to finish their first half-Ironman event, with no significant changes in body weight.
Why the study?
Does a 24-week specific training program improve finishing rate and physiological adaptation in amateur athletes aiming to finish their first half-Ironman event?
Does a 24-week specific training program improve finishing rate and physiological adaptation in amateur athletes aiming to finish their first half-Ironman event?
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A 24-week training program is safe and effective for amateur athletes preparing for a half-Ironman triathlon.
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Lalonde et al. (2020) studied this question. A 24-week specific training program appears safe and efficient for amateur athletes aiming to finish their first half-Ironman event, with no significant changes in body weight.
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