Moderate load eccentric exercise; a distinct novel training modality

Over the last 20 years a number of studies have been published using progressive eccentric exercise protocols on motorized ergometers or similar devices that allow for controlled application of eccentric loads. Exercise protocols ramp eccentric loads over an initial three weeks period in order to pr...

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Main Author: Hans Hoppeler
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2016-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Physiology
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fphys.2016.00483/full