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Wednesday, September 09, 2009

Christonie Geldenhuys wrote:

I will be taking part in a cycling-related research project by UCT at

>> the Sports Science Institute at Newlands titled "The use of a

>> sub-maximal cycle test and the DALDA questionnaire to monitor fatigue

>> during high intensity training".

>> They need 5 more cyclist in total. More information can be found at

http://www.thehubsa.co.za/forum_posts.asp?TID=60284&PN=1

Can you suggest any members of the team that might be interested in this opportunity? e-mail : 'christhonie@idealogic.co.za'

UCT’s Research Unit for Exercise Science and Sports Medicine

Available Spaces for Cyclists

We are investigating the effect of High Intensity Interval Training on cycling performance

INCLUDES TWO FREE VO2 MAX TESTS AND A FREE PERSONALISED TRAINING PROGRAM

What type of subjects are we looking for?

­22 injury free and healthy male cyclists between age 18 and 45

­Cyclists who have completed on average at least 8 hrs of training a week for the last 6 weeks

What will be required of you?

­A VO2 max test and a 40 km TT

2 weeks of training including 4 High Intensity Interval Session in the laboratory

­Refrain from racing for the duration of the study (4 weeks)

What are the benefits?

­Full analysis of your performance tests

­Supervised training by High Performance Cycling consultants

­An opportunity to “sharpen” up your fitness

Who is conducting this research?

­UCT/MRC Research Unit for Exercise Science and Sports Medicine

At the Sports Science Institute of Cape Town Boundary Rd, Newlands

Department of Human Biology, Faculty of Health Science, University of Cape Town

Who should I contact?

­Ben Capostagno via email: cpsben001@uct.ac.za or phone: 082 562 8419

PLEASE APPLY BEFORE 30 September ‘09