subjects performed a standardised warm up on the cycle ergometer. This was followed by six standardised
30 second high intensity exercise bouts, interspersed with 30 seconds of active recovery. After
five minutes of active recovery and either 20 minutes of leg massage or supine passive rest, subjects
performed a second standardised warm up and a 30 second Wingate test. Capillary blood samples were
drawn at intervals, and heart rate, peak power, mean power, and fatigue index were