Viitasalo et Al. (1987)

56.8 ± 5.2 ml/kg/min (Club team)

56.6 ± 3.3 ml/kg/min (National team)

Puhl et Al. (1982)

Range = 40.7-59.8

Mean = 50.6 ± 5.7 ml/kg/min

Viitasalo et Al. (1987)11.0 ± 2.7 mmol (Club team)11.0 ± 2.1 mmol (National team)

Puhl et Al. (1982)Range = 5.66-11.6 mmolMean = 8.20 ± 1.44 mmol

Hertogh et Al. (2005)3.73 ± 0.24 mmol (increase)

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