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The effect of two β-alanine dosing strategies on 30-minute rowing performance: a randomized, controlled trial

Liam Beasley1 Cambridge Centre for Sport and Exercise SciencesAnglia Ruskin UniversityCambridgeUK

Lee Smith1 Cambridge Centre for Sport and Exercise SciencesAnglia Ruskin UniversityCambridgeUK

Jose Antonio2 College of Health Care SciencesNova Southeastern UniversityFloridaUSA

Dan Gordon1 Cambridge Centre for Sport and Exercise SciencesAnglia Ruskin UniversityCambridgeUK

James Johnstone1 Cambridge Centre for Sport and Exercise SciencesAnglia Ruskin UniversityCambridgeUK

Justin Roberts1 Cambridge Centre for Sport and Exercise SciencesAnglia Ruskin UniversityCambridgeUKCorrespondence[email protected]

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Article: 59 | Published online: 01 Apr 2022

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