Acute biochemical and physiological responses to prolonged road cycling in competitive youth athletes: a cross-sectional study

Key Points

• This study aims to investigate the acute biochemical and physiological effects of prolonged road cycling in competitive youth athletes.
• Cross-sectional design focusing on youth athletes
• Assessment of biochemical markers post-cycling
• Evaluation of physiological adaptations
• Significant protein catabolism observed following prolonged cycling
• Notable lipid mobilization indicated by biochemical markers
• Electrolyte shifts were detected in athletes post-exercise
• Altered carbohydrate metabolism linked to cycling duration

Abstract