The study aim was to compare the external load during varying microcycles (M1-M4 during pre-season and M5 during the in-season) in elite female Portuguese soccer players and to describe external load
Strength parameters of total group of participants and divided by age group. Means and standard deviations at beginning (T1) and end (T2) of season and percentage of change (%) are shown.
Due to an insufficient sample, data are presented as mean ± SD for race time, heart rate, rating of perceived exertion (RPE) and blood lactate concentration (BLa) during an on-water 1800 m piece at 24