RESEARCH ARTICLE
Effects of short-term in-season break
detraining on repeated-sprint ability and
intermittent endurance according to initial
performance of soccer player
Alejandro Rodrı´guez-Ferna´ndez1,2,3, Javier Sa´nchez-Sa´nchez1,3, Rodrigo Ramirez-
Campillo3,4, Jose´ Antonio Rodrı´guez-Marroyo1, Jose´ Gerardo Villa Vicente1,3, Fabio
Yuzo Nakamura3,5,6*
1 Institute of Biomedicine (IBIOMED), Department of Physical Education and Sports, University of Leo´n,
Leo´n, Spain, 2 Faculty of Physical Activity Sciences and Sports, University Isabel I, Burgos, Spain, 3 Unit
Assessment and Planning of Sports Training, Faculty of Education, Pontifical University of Salamanca,
Salamanca, Spain, 4 Department of Physical Activity Sciences, Universidad de Los Lagos, Osorno, Chile,
5 Department of Medicine and Aging Sciences “G. d´Annunzio” University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy,
6 The College of Healthcare Sciences, James Cook University, Townsville, Queensland, Australia
* fabioy_nakamura@yahoo.com.br
Abstract
To better understand the detraining effects in soccer, the purpose of the study was to ana-
lyse if performance level of soccer players modulate repeated-sprint ability (RSA) and inter-
mittent endurance changes during 2-weeks of detraining (i.e., in-season break). Seventeen
professional and sixteen young elite soccer players of two different teams performed, before
and after 2-weeks of detraining, the RSA test and the Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test,
level 1 (YYIR1). Before detraining, professional players perform better (p < 0.05) RSA best
time (RSAbest) than young players. A decrease (p < 0.05) in RSAbest, RSA total time
(RSAtotal) and mean time (RSAmean) performance was observed in both teams, without
changes in RSA fatigue index (Sdec). No significant changes in distance covered during
YYIR1 was observed in any team. Before detraining, faster players from both teams (FG)
(following the median split technique, soccer players with RSAbest  3.95 s) performed bet-
ter (p < 0.01) in RSAtotal, RSAmean and RSAbest, but worse (p < 0.01) in Sdec. Although FG
and the slower players (SG, RSAbest > 3.95 s) showed a worse (p < 0.05) RSAtotal, RSAbest
and RSAmean performance after detraining (ES = 1.5, 1.4 and 2.9; ES = 0.6, 1.2 and 0.6; for
FG and SG, respectively), the deterioration was greater in the FG for RSAbest (p < 0.05) and
RSAtotal (ES = 1.46). After detraining, FG improved (p < 0.05) Sdec performance. In conclu-
sion, a 2-week in-season break (detraining) period induced a worse RSA, with no effect on
intermittent endurance in professional and elite young soccer players, with greater detrimen-
tal effects on RSAtotal and RSAbest in FG. In addition, Sdec does not seem to be sensitive to
changes in RSA after a 2-week in-season break.
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Citation: Rodrı´guez-Ferna´ndez A, Sa´nchez-Sa´nchez
J, Ramirez-Campillo R, Rodrı´guez-Marroyo JA,
Villa Vicente JG, Nakamura FY (2018) Effects of
short-term in-season break detraining on repeated-
sprint ability and intermittent endurance according
to initial performance of soccer player. PLoS ONE
13(8): e0201111. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.
pone.0201111
Editor: Johnny Padulo, National Center of Medicine
and Science in Sport, TUNISIA
Received: August 8, 2017
Accepted: June 11, 2018
Published: August 15, 2018
Copyright: © 2018 Rodrı´guez-Ferna´ndez et al. This
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Funding: The authors received no specific funding
for this work.
Competing interests: The authors have declared
that no competing interests exist.
Introduction
The ability to perform short-duration multiple sprints interspersed with short recovery times
has been termed “repeated-sprint ability” (RSA) [1]. Although debate exists regarding the
main factors determining soccer performance [2], the importance of RSA is recognized [3,4].
For instance, significant correlation exists between very-high intensity running distances cov-
ered during matches and mean sprint time on a RSA test [5]. Besides this, single and repeated-
sprint efforts are frequently involved in crucial moments of match-play [6], including creation
of goal scoring opportunities. Therefore, constant evaluation of RSA throughout the season
can provide valuable information to coaches and athletes.
In addition to RSA, intermittent high-intensity endurance is also considered crucial to
performance in soccer [7]. Although the importance of total running distance covered at
high-intensity in soccer could be masked by the technical-tactical level of a team [8], players
at a higher standard of competition tend to perform significantly more high-intensity run-
ning than those at a lower standard [9], and this ability can be assessed by the Yo-Yo inter-
mittent recovery test, level 1 (YYIR1) [10]. Previous studies have shown no effects of
detraining after one week in the Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test, level 2 [11]. However,
significant (p < 0.01) detrimental effects of ~5 and ~22% after three days and 2-weeks of
inactivity, respectively, was reported in a study [12]. Aside from the lack of agreement
across studies, to our knowledge, no study has analyzed the effects of short-term detraining
after an in-season break using the YYIR1 as a marker of performance. Despite YYIR1 and
YYIR2 test performances correlate very largely [13], the lower level of speed effort required
by the YYIR1 might better detect changes in aerobic fitness of players after a detraining
period.
The effects of different training programs on RSA have been assessed in soccer players [14–
17]. However, the impact of in-season unloading or detraining on RSA in soccer players
remains unresolved. For instance, previous studies have analyzed the effects of 1- [11] or
2-week [12,18] off-season detraining periods on RSA (complete interruption of training),
showing detrimental effects of ~2% after two weeks for RSA total time and ~3% for sprinting
speed in the last five repetitions during a 20-m RSA test with a total of 10 repetitions [18].
However, RSA best time and RSA fatigue index were not affected after 2-weeks of inactivity
[12,18]. Possibly, the loading pattern (e.g., deliberate overload leading to overreaching) and
the athlete’s performance level previous to detraining might modulate such changes. A better
understanding of this phenomenon is relevant since most soccer leagues encompass a period
without competitive matches [19] or in-season break detraining period.
Similar to off-season breaks, in-season breaks can also lead to short-term detraining
[12,18,20]. This may induce cardiovascular and neuromuscular deconditioning [21], which
can potentially impair RSA. Notably, RSA is related to chronological age [1], competitive level
[4] and intermittent high-intensity endurance [22]. However, the interaction between detrain-
ing, RSA, age, competitive level, and intermittent high-intensity endurance is unknown and
needs to be clarified.
RSA is usually assessed by the total time (RSAtotal) [23], mean time (RSAmean) [4,24], best
time (RSAbest) [14], and fatigue index or the percentage decrement score (Sdec) [25]. Although
Sdec is considered a reliable RSA marker [26], recent research has suggested that “absolute”
performance values (i.e., total, mean and best times) can be more reliable and sensitive to
training effects [4,27]. In response to detraining Sdec showed contradictory results, with signif-
icant (p = 0.04) detrimental changes (5.8 ± 2.8% to 7.8 ± 3.2%) [11] or no significant changes
(5.9 ± 2.3% to 7.6 ± 2.8%) [12] after 1 or 2-week of detraining, respectively. The knowledge of
the extent of RSA responses to a short-term detraining period can help physical trainers to
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foresee eventual changes during the in-season breaks, and to implement adequate training
strategies to optimize fitness levels and training time after returning from the break.
Therefore, the main aim of the study was to analyse if initial performance level (sprinting
speed) of soccer players modulates repeated-sprint ability (RSA) and intermittent endurance
changes during 2-weeks of detraining (i.e., in-season break). A substantial detraining effect for
both professional senior and young elite soccer players and the influence of “baseline” fitness
level (pre-detraining) on this effect were assumed as the working hypotheses of this study.
Material and methods
Study design
The 2-week in-season break period took place during the mid-phase of the season (i.e., Christ-
mas holidays), with players not involved in any competitive game or training session (team or
individual session) during this period. Specifically, players were asked to refrain for any type of
physical activity training (other than daily life physical activity) during the in-season break.
After the break, players were individually interviewed to assess the level of accomplishment of
the aforementioned requirement. In addition, players were asked to reduce meaningful
changes in their diet, although this was not controlled. The same training week was repro-
duced before and after the 2-week Christmas break (Table 1). The tests were imbedded into
the training sessions, so that there was no disturbance to the training plan. During day one,
anthropometry (ISAK procedure) and RSA test were performed (16:30 to 18:30 pm) and, dur-
ing day two, the YYIR1 was completed (16:30 pm) and used to estimate VO2max of soccer
players [13]. Prior to the two exercise tests, soccer players performed the same warm-up (i.e.,
low-intensity running, dynamic flexibility, 20-m run-ups). Participants were fully familiarized
with testing protocols, which were routinely performed in the respective investigated clubs.
Athletes refrained from vigorous high-intensity exercise 24 hours before testing sessions and
were instructed to maintain normal daily food and water intake and to avoid any leisure sport
activity or self-administered exercise throughout the study period. Players were required to
wear their usual training uniforms and football boots during the tests, performed in their
respective habitual training venues.
Participants
Male professional senior (n = 17, PT; age: 24.0 ± 2.8 years; height: 179.6 ± 1.8 cm; body mass:
74.5 ± 4.6 kg; VO2max: 58.29 ± 3.0 mlkg-1min-1) and young soccer players (n = 16, YT;
age: 18.3 ± 0.8 years; height: 173.5 ± 9.9 cm; body mass: 65.4 ± 1.3 kg; VO2max: 54.65 ± 2.1
mlkg-1min-1) volunteered for the investigation. Players from both teams had a minimum soc-
cer experience of 7 years at the commencement of the study. Bout groups performed three
(YT) to four (PT) training sessions and one national-level match per week, in the three months
preceding this study. Written informed consent was signed by all players (and their parents or
Table 1. Schematic representation of a training week before the intervention period in young (YT) and professional (PT) soccer players.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
YT
Strength/power and
injury prevention
RSA test, small sided games (4 vs 4 to
6 vs 6), aerobic power and tactical
drills
Yo-Yo test, speed/reaction
soccer and tactical work
game
Official
match
PT
Strength/power and
injury prevention
RSA test, small sided games (4 vs 4 to
6 vs 6), aerobic power and tactical
drills
Strength/power and tactical
work game (match simulation)
Yo-Yo test, speed/reaction
soccer and strategy drills
Activation
Official
match
RSA: repeated-sprint ability
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guardians for under 18 years of age athletes) after a brief but detailed explanation about the
aims, benefits, and risks involved with this investigation. The study was conducted according
to the Declaration of Helsinki and the Institutional Research Ethics Committee (Universidad
Isabel I) granted approval for the study.
Yo-Yo intermittent recovery test
Athletes completed the YYIR1 test as previously described [26]. Running speed was set through
an acoustic signal amplified by speakers (SONY-ENG2031, Japan), connected to a notebook
(Acer TravelMater 57201, Taiwan). Maximal heart rate was measured with a heart rate moni-
tor (Polar Team Sport System1, Polar Electro Oy, Finland) and total distance was recorded by
the number of runs. The test was finished when i) subjects were unable to complete two conse-
cutive 20-m runs at the pace dictated by the acoustic signal, or ii) when athletes achieved voli-
tional exhaustion [28]. Subjects were instructed and motivated to achieve maximal effort
during testing (validated by the achievement of ±10% of predicted maximal heart rate).
Repeated-sprint ability test
The RSA test involved eight maximal 30-m sprints, separated by 25 seconds of active recovery
between sprints. Approximately two seconds before each sprint subjects assumed the start
position [14] with the front foot placed 0.5 m behind the first photocell (DSD Laser System1,
Leon, Spain), as previously described [23]. Immediately after the warm-up, each player com-
pleted a single criterion-reference sprint and this trial was used as the criterion score during the
subsequent sprints [4]. Then, athletes rested for 5 minutes before commencement of the RSA
test. If the first sprint-time of the RSA test was 2.5% greater (i.e., worse) than the criterion-refer-
ence sprint time, subjects were requested to rest for further 5 minutes and then restart the test.
The RSAbest, RSAmean, RSAtotal and Sdec [4,5,14] were determined. The Sdec was calculated as
(RSAtotal/(RSAbest × total number of sprints) × 100)– 100 [26].
Statistical analyses
The results are expressed as mean ± standard deviation (SD). The change in tests performance
is presented as percentage (Δ = [after value—before value] / before value). In addition to the
comparison between PT and YT, the median split technique was used to divide the pooled par-
ticipants into fast (FG) and slow (SG) performers, according to the median value calculated to
RSAbest [5,27]. Normal distribution of data was confirmed by using Kolmogorov-Smirnov test
and normal probability plot. A two-way ANOVA with repeated measures on time [before vs.
after intervention] × team [professional vs. young players]) and time [before vs. after interven-
tion] × group [fast vs. slow players] was used to analyse results. When a significant F value was
found, Bonferroni’s post hoc test was applied to establish differences between means. Cohen’s
d effect size (ES) was calculated and qualitatively assessed as trivial (0–0.19), small (0.20–0.49),
medium (0.50–0.79) and large (0.80 and greater) [28]. The p<0.05 criterion was used to estab-
lish statistical significance. Analyses were performed using standard statistical software (SPSS,
v.17.0, Chicago, Illinois, USA).
Results
Yo-Yo intermittent recovery test
The YYIR1 performance was not significantly affected (p > 0.05) by the in-season break (PT:
before 2,368 ± 265 m, after 2,256 ± 283 m ES = 0.42; YT: before 2,054 ± 289 m, after 1,986 ±
321 m ES = 0.23).
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Repeated-sprint ability test
Regarding the effects of in-season break according to playing level, before detraining, PT
showed significantly (p < 0.05) better RSAbest than YT (~ 2.8%) (Table 2). The RSAbest,
RSAmean and RSAtotal performance was worsened after the in-season break in both YT
(p < 0.05) and PT (p < 0.01) (Table 2), with no difference between PT and YT.
Regarding the effects of in-season break according to baseline RSA performance, the
median of the RSAbest was 3.95 s (27.3 kmh-1), categorizing players into FG (< 3.95 s) and SG
( 3.95 s) (Table 3). The FG group (n = 14) was composed of 8 professional and 6 young soc-
cer players. The SG (n = 19) was composed of 9 professional and 10 young soccer players.
Before detraining, the FG showed better performances in RSAbest (~ 6.8%), RSAmean (~ 4.1%),
and RSAtotal (~ 4.1%), (p < 0.01; Table 3), confirming the appropriateness of the median split
technique. The players from the FG showed a greater impairment in the RSAbest (ES = 2.09),
RSAmean (ES = 1.04) and RSAtotal (ES = 1.46) than the players from the SG (ES = 0.56, 1.02,
0.58, respectively) (Table 3).
Table 2. RSA in professional (PT; n = 17) and young elite (YT; n = 16) soccer players.
Before
After
Δ
ES
RSAbest (s)
YT
4.03 ± 0.15
4.11 ± 0.14 
1.9 ± 3.0
1.03 (large)
PT
3.92 ± 0.11 †
4.04 ± 0.13 
3.0 ± 2.7
1.03 (large)
RSAmean (s)
YT
4.19 ± 0.12
4.26 ± 0.17 
1.7 ± 2.6
0.65 (medium)
PT
4.12 ± 0.12
4.22 ± 0.12 
2.3 ± 2.6
1.03 (large)
RSAtotal (s)
YT
33.52 ± 0.97
34.12 ± 1.40 
1.7 ± 2.6
0.51 (medium)
PT
32.91 ± 0.91
33.80 ± 0.94 
2.3 ± 2.6
1.03 (large)
Sdec (%)
YT
3.90 ± 1.65
3.69 ± 1.61
-0.21 ± 2.2
0.13 (trivial)
PT
5.21 ± 1.91
4.48 ± 2.14
-0.73 ± 2.4
0.36 (small)
RSA: repeated sprint ability; RSAbest, RSAmean and RSAtotal: best, mean and total time in the RSA test, respectively; Sdec: percentage decrement score; Δ: percentage
change; ES: effect size.
, : denote difference compared with before values (p < 0.05 and p < 0.01, respectively);
†: denote difference between teams (p < 0.05).
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Table 3. RSA in slow (SG, n = 19) and fast (FG, n = 14) performers€.
Before
After
Δ
ES
RSAbest (s)
SG
4.08 ± 0.02
4.14 ± 0.03 
1.5 ± 2.6
0.56 (medium)
FG
3.82 ± 0.02 ††
3.98 ± 0.04 
4.0 ± 2.5 †
2.09 (large)
RSAmean (s)
SG
4.23 ± 0.02
4.31 ± 0.03 
2.0 ± 2.6
1.02 (large)
FG
4.06 ± 0.03 ††
4.16 ± 0.04 
2.2 ± 2.5
1.04 (large)
RSAtotal (s)
SG
33.81 ± 0.19
34.49 ± 0.26 
2.0 ± 2.6
0.58 (medium)
FG
32.45 ± 0.7 ††
33.21 ± 0.29 
2.2 ± 2.5
1.46 (large)
Sdec (%)
SG
3.64 ± 0.52
4.25 ± 2.01
0.5 ± 1.9
0.29 (small)
FG
5.91 ± 1.92 ††
3.93 ± 1.84 
-2.0 ± 2.2 †
1.13 (large)
€: the median split technique was used to divide subjects into FG and SG performers, according to median RSAbest of 3.95 s; RSA: repeated sprint ability; RSAbest,
RSAmean and RSAtotal: best, mean and total time in the RSA test, respectively; Sdec: percentage decrement score; Δ: percentage change; ES: effect size.
, : denote difference compared with before values (p < 0.05 and p < 0.01, respectively);
†, ††: denote difference between SG and FG (p < 0.05 and p < 0.01, respectively).
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Discussion
The main aim of the study was to analyse if initial performance level (sprinting speed) of soc-
cer players can modulate repeated-sprint ability (RSA) and intermittent endurance changes
during 2-weeks of detraining (i.e., in-season break). The major findings showed detrimental
changes in RSA, but not intermittent endurance performance, in both PT and YT. Also,
RSAbest was greatly impaired in FG compared to SG players (p<0.05, with a large 2.09 ES ver-
sus medium 0.56 ES), as well as RSAtotal (large 1.46 ES versus medium 0.58 ES).
To our knowledge, this is the first controlled study showing the response of YYIR1 and
RSA performance after an in-season break. However, a previous study [29] analysed the effects
of a 2-weeks in-season break on male professional (age, 24.3 ± 4.2 years) Australian Football
player’s fitness, including skinfolds, and heart rate plus rating of perceived exertion while
plyers performed submaximal running velocity (12 kmh-1), high-intensity intermittent run-
ning exercise, and a standardized handball game. The aforementioned study showed increased
levels of strength and cardiorespiratory fitness, despite a small increase in skinfold thickness.
However, the athletes did not fully stop training, contrary to our study where soccer players
interrupted training completely. In addition, in the aforementioned study, the authors did not
control the training that athletes completed during the break. It is possible that the break
allowed players to come back in January well recovered with preserved or even increased levels
of strength and cardiorespiratory fitness.
According to our results, a complete reduction of training during 2-weeks of in-season
break did not affect YYIR1 performance in PG or YG. Accordingly, high-intensity intermittent
endurance performance might be more resilient to detraining [30] than some of its physiologi-
cal correlates, such as maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) [31], and other factors affecting
high-intensity intermittent endurance performance [13].
Of note, FG players showed greater impairment in RSAbest performance after detraining
compared to SG players. Due to their greater initial performance level, FG players may have
experienced greater detraining effects [31], with increased negative effects on fast-twitch mus-
cle fibers [32], the ability to use ATP and phosphocreatine [33], accompanied with greater pro-
duction of metabolic by-products [34], which may negatively affect motor units recruitment
and synchronization [35], and thus RSA [36]. In a similar study, faster futsal players assessed
at the beginning of the pre-season also lost more of their sprinting speed than their slower
peers [37]. In summary, independent from age, compared to slower players, faster players
seem to be more negatively affected in their RSA by detraining. Therefore, fast team sports
players may need more attention from technical staffs due to their tendency to lose their sprint
quality in several phases of the preparation.
The FG players showed an enhanced Sdec performance after detraining. Although tapering
effects may help explain this result [38], no other RSA value was improved after detraining.
Previous studies have found worsening (5.8 ± 2.8% vs 7.8 ± 3.2%, p = 0.04) or maintenance
(5.9 ± 2.3% vs 7.6 ± 2.8%) of Sdec after one [11] or two [12] weeks of detraining, respectively.
Rapid RSA impairment with detraining might be related to reductions in resting phosphoryla-
tion status of the Na+-K+ pump [18]. The different RSA testing protocols used between studies
may partially help to explain the relatively different results. However, the relationship between
Sdec and the performance achieved in the first sprint may also contribute to the different
results. In this sense, a slower first sprint (i.e., impaired sprint performance after detraining)
will induce a reduction in Sdec values[39], which is translated into a false-positive improvement
of Sdec. Thus, a more probable explanation stems on the poor validity and sensitivity of Sdec to
detect actual performance impairment during RSA test and negative changes expected in
response to short-term detraining. Although Sdec have been presented as a reliable marker of
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RSA performance [26], its use have been questioned, given that Sdec is the least reliable param-
eter calculated from RSA tests [4]. In fact, Sdec have showed poor sensitivity to training [3].
Hence, it appears that Sdec is a poor indicator of RSA performance changes in response to an
in-season break period in soccer. It is possible that, for a better assessment of Sdec, the ideal
sprint performance at the moment of RSA measurement should not be considered, but to take
into account the better sprint of the athlete for the given sprint distance.
One potential limitation of this study was the estimation of VO2max through the YYIR1
test, since it could not be determined during laboratory-based maximal graded test. The direct
measurement of VO2max (and metabolic thresholds) could offer more physiological informa-
tion regarding the effects of detraining in soccer.
Conclusion
A 2-week in-season break (detraining) period impaired RSA, with no effect on intermittent
endurance in professional and elite young soccer players, with greater impairment of RSAtotal
and RSAbest in faster players, independent of their age category. In addition, Sdec does not
seem to be sensitive to changes in RSA after a 2-week in-season break. Coaches should take
these findings into consideration for appropriate training schedule after in-season break in
order to regain the performance indices lost during the break.
Practical applications
According to our results (poorer RSA after a 2-weeks in-season break), coaches and practition-
ers should considered an individualization of training loads during such periods, considering
principles such as the minimal-effective dose, especially for players with greater fitness level, as
these may be negatively affected to a greater magnitude by short-detraining periods.
Supporting information
S1 File. DatosGlobal.
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S2 File. Datos.
(SAV)
S1 Dataset. DataSet.
(XLSX)
Author Contributions
Conceptualization: Alejandro Rodrı´guez-Ferna´ndez, Javier Sa´nchez-Sa´nchez, Rodrigo
Ramirez-Campillo, Jose´ Antonio Rodrı´guez-Marroyo, Jose´ Gerardo Villa Vicente, Fabio
Yuzo Nakamura.
Formal analysis: Alejandro Rodrı´guez-Ferna´ndez, Javier Sa´nchez-Sa´nchez, Jose´ Antonio
Rodrı´guez-Marroyo.
Investigation: Alejandro Rodrı´guez-Ferna´ndez, Javier Sa´nchez-Sa´nchez.
Methodology: Alejandro Rodrı´guez-Ferna´ndez, Javier Sa´nchez-Sa´nchez, Rodrigo Ramirez-
Campillo, Jose´ Antonio Rodrı´guez-Marroyo, Jose´ Gerardo Villa Vicente, Fabio Yuzo
Nakamura.
Project administration: Alejandro Rodrı´guez-Ferna´ndez, Javier Sa´nchez-Sa´nchez.
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Resources: Alejandro Rodrı´guez-Ferna´ndez.
Supervision: Javier Sa´nchez-Sa´nchez.
Writing – original draft: Alejandro Rodrı´guez-Ferna´ndez, Javier Sa´nchez-Sa´nchez, Rodrigo
Ramirez-Campillo, Fabio Yuzo Nakamura.
Writing – review & editing: Alejandro Rodrı´guez-Ferna´ndez, Javier Sa´nchez-Sa´nchez,
Rodrigo Ramirez-Campillo, Jose´ Antonio Rodrı´guez-Marroyo, Jose´ Gerardo Villa Vicente,
Fabio Yuzo Nakamura.
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