The two 10-minute submaximal exercise protocols were performed in a counterbalanced order, separated by a 30-minute rest period, on an electronically braked cycle ergometer (Lode Excalibur Sport, Lode Medical Technology)
and a motorized treadmill (Woodway PPS 55sport-I, Woodway GmbH), at an intensity corresponding to each participant’s
LT.
Expired air, HR, RPE, and [La] were recorded in the manner described above. The treadmill gradient was also set at a 1% incline to reflect the energetic cost of outdoor running.