Authors:
Alfonso Penichet-Tomas , Jose M. Jimenez-Olmedo , Basilio Pueo and Javier Olaya-Cuartero
Research Group in Health, Physical Activity, and Sports Technology (Health-Tech), Faculty of Education,
University of Alicante, 03690 San Vicente del Raspeig, Spain
Introduction
Laboratory exercise testing is a crucial tool for personalized training prescription in
endurance athletes, and for monitoring progress and evaluating performance.
Performance evaluation is significant for athletes, coaches, and trainers, especially if the
results are translated into recommendations for daily training. These tests enable the
assessment of aerobic capacity and customization of exercise prescriptions according to
the specific profile of the sport discipline and the athlete. The data gathered from
exercise testing offer valuable insights into physiological characteristics and adaptations to
controlled exercise loads. They can even be used for talent selection and scouting for
potential future champions
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