Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Peak Torque Differences between Vegetarian and Omnivore Endurance Athletes: A Cross-Sectional Study

In spite of well-documented health benefits of vegetarian diets, less is known regarding the effects of these diets on athletic performance. In this cross-sectional study, we compared elite vegetarian and omnivore adult endurance athletes for maximal oxygen uptake (VO2 max) and strength. Twenty-seve...

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Main Authors: Heidi M. Lynch, Christopher M. Wharton, Carol S. Johnston
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-11-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/8/11/726