It is notable that the physiological and perceptual responses to submaximal cycling and running exercise in the current
study were altered as a result of EIMD. In terms of V_ O2, increases occurred during both modes of exercise, although
the time course appeared to be different. That is, the V_ O2 response during running was significantly elevated above pre-
EIMD values after 24- 48 hours, which concurred with previous findings,16e19 whereas the cycling V_ O2 response was
significantly higher only after 48 hours. This is a novel and unexpected finding in light of past research and
deserves further scrutiny.