Changes in running endurance performance following intermittent altitude exposure simulated with tents

European Journal of Sport Science

Volumn 5, Issue 1, 2005, Pages 15-24

  Hinckson, Erica A ^a   Hopkins, Will G ^a  

^a AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY   (New Zealand)

Author keywords

Angiotensin converting enzyme; Athlete; Endurance; Hypoxia; Live high train low

Indexed keywords

EID: 34548431526     PISSN: 17461391     EISSN: 15367290     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/17461390500077301     Document Type: Article

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