Peak power assessment
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Peak power was assessed in the morning and afternoon of both conditions using the 6-second peak power test on a Wattbike cycle ergometer (Wattbike Ltd, Nottingham, UK). The 6-second peak power test was performed as an assessment of lower-body neuromuscular power. On the initial trial, saddle and handlebar height positions were set up according to athletes’ preferences and were replicated thereafter. Resistance settings for the test were determined according to the recommendations by the Wattbike software based on the athlete’s body mass. The 6-second peak power test was initiated following a 5-second countdown which was followed by a verbal command of “Go.” The test employed a seated stationary start, with the athletes self-selecting the leg which initiated the first downstroke. Athletes were instructed to remain in a seated position and produce maximal effort for the 6-second duration. Peak and relative peak power (W and W∙kg