Fixed-intensity interval cycling test
fatigue
Athletes undertook a fixed interval cycling test in the afternoon on a Wattbike ergometer on both occasions. The fixed-intensity session was included in the experimental design to ensure that fatigue levels were similar before the 4-minute time trial while also assessing the physiological and perceptual responses to standardized exercise following the NAP and CON trials. Athletes were required to complete a 30-minute interval session which consisted of a 2-minute intensity interval at 2.5 W∙kg