Altitude training for female elite cyclists
This trial tests if altitude training affects sleep and menstrual health in top-level female cyclists. It aims to understand how training at high altitude impacts their bodies and performance.
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Who can take part
- Must be healthy overall
- Must be female
- Must be an elite cyclist
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