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September 5, 2025Open Access

Sex differences in durability following heavy intensity cycling exercise in trained athletes

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EPElisa PastorioPSPádraig SpillaneESEmma Squires

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Overview

Observational analysis highlights sex differences in durability and physiological response in trained athletes.

Key Points

  • Females showed smaller decreases in power at gas exchange threshold compared to males during heavy intensity cycling.
  • Men exhibited greater increases in heart rate and VO2 during heavy intensity cycling, indicating higher loads than females.
  • Physiological impairments post-exercise affected both sexes equally, with no significant sex differences in neuromuscular function.
  • Sex-specific training and pacing strategies may be needed for endurance events due to varied physiological responses.

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Pastorio et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23965b210217d6477b51ehttps://doi.org/10.1101/2025.08.26.672326
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