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A fourth year UL student studying Sport and Exercise Science requires cyclists to participate in a research project dealing with recovery from endurance exercise.  Please read on, and contact Darren if you are able and willing to help with his project.

What is our study all about?

                We are fourth year Sport and Exercise Science students. As part of our final year of undergraduate study we are undertaking a nutrition based study. Our study is looking at optimising post-exercise recovery in endurance athletes, particularly cyclists.

Who are we looking for?

Trained male cyclists with over 2 years cycling experience. With an average training load of at least 2 hours per day on 3 days per week. Cyclists must be outside of competition phase.

What is expected of you?

Athletes will be required to commit to a standardised testing protocol over the course of 3 weeks.

What does the study involve?

• ·         3 testing days separated by 7 days.
• ·         1 VO2 max test.
• ·         2 two hour cycling sessions (@70% VO2 max)
• ·         Post exercise feeding of a carbohydrate or carbohydrate-protein drink, supplied by the University of Limerick.
• ·         Post exercise endurance recovery test.
• ·         Athletes must adhere to certain dietary protocols.
• ·         Athletes must fill out a training log 2 days prior to testing.
• ·         Athletes must fill out a dietary recall sheet 1 day prior to testing.

What can you benefit from being involved in our study?

• ·         Access to illustrious facilities.
• ·         Free dietary advice.
• ·         Feedback on cycling performance.
• ·         Determination of your VO2max using gold standard measures.

If you feel that this is an opportunity for you, or you know someone who may be interested, please feel free to contact us for more information.

Darren O’Day:                   09099255@studentmail.ul.ie

Stephen Walsh:                12132489@studentmail.ul.ie