Training Study

Cyclists Wanted!
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​For an exercise research project in sport performance

Purpose of research

  • The primary objective of this study is to determine the effect of interval work-bout duration during training on time-trial performance in cyclists. 

Who can participate?

  • Individuals between the ages of 18 and 45 years
  • Training consistently as a cyclist for the last 6-months
  • You will be required to have your own bicycle, Smart Trainer and Heart Rate Monitor

What is involved?

  • Baseline testing (one incremental exercise test and two time-trial tests)
  • 6-weeks of interval training
  • Follow up testing (one incremental exercise test and one time-trial test)

General study information

  • You will be randomly allocated to 1 of 4 interval training groups (your team). 
  • Your virtual team is simply the name of your interval training group, which is for study purpose
  • Please note that the testing and training will be completed on your SMART TRAINER at home on your own schedule.
  • The study will consist of 2-weeks of baseline testing, 6-weeks of an interval training program, and 1-week of follow up testing
  • Baseline testing will include one incremental exercise test (IET) and two 40-minute time-trial (TT) tests
  • The two time-trial tests will be used to determine the accuracy of your equipment and the reproducibility of the test
  • ​The 6-week interval training program will include two sessions of interval exercise per week and 3 sessions of low-intensity exercise
  • Follow up testing will include one IET and one TT test. 
  • All exercise sessions, including testing and training, will be completed on you bicycle and SMART TRAINER using the TrainerRoad software platform.
  • You cannot perform other sports during the course of the study (ONLY CYCLING)
  • ​NOTE: We will provide you with an anonymized TrainerRoad account.
  • Information regarding the platform can be found at: www.trainerroad.com. 

Timeline for Testing and Training

Daily exercise schedule  (recommended structure) 

​High-intensity interval training (HIIT), incremental exercise test (IET), low-intensity continuous training (LICT), time-trial (TT)

Beginning your participation in the study

  • Once you register for the study you will be randomly assigned to 1 of 4 groups and sent an email with the study information package (within a few days of registration).
  • Please begin the study within 4 weeks of receiving your package via email
  • NOTE: We do not want to limit your ability to participate because of scheduling conflicts. Therefore, we are flexible on the start date.

Click the link below to for additional information and to register for the study

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CLICK HERE

​Note: The sign up process will take approximately 10-15 minutes

All personal information is collected through a secure web application
​All personal information kept confidential 
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