Twenty males (age 23 ± 2.3 years, height 180 ± 6.5cm,
body mass 79 ± 11.4kg) volunteered to take part in the
study. All participants were recreationally active but
none were specifically trained. The study was approved
by the University of Aberdeen College of Life Sciences
and Medicine Ethics Review Board and participants were
made aware of the aims, risks and discomfort associated
with the study, before providing written informed
consent. Participants were free to withdraw at any time