The effect of a familiarization critical speed testing session on critical speed determination during treadmill running

Familiarization with constant-intensity trials affected the TTF but not CS. Importantly, the familiarization effect was larger in less fit individuals, showing a negative correlation between the TTF differences (i.e., CTCS minus CTfam) and peak speed.

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PLoS ONE
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2026-02-09
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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0341141
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Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
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Abstract

Familiarization with constant-intensity trials affected the TTF but not CS. Importantly, the familiarization effect was larger in less fit individuals, showing a negative correlation between the TTF differences (i.e., CTCS minus CTfam) and peak speed.

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University of Foggia (IT), University Medical Center Groningen (NL), University of Groningen (NL), University of Urbino (IT)
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