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The Impact of NSAIDs on Cycling Training: Muscle Growth, Endurance Adaptations, and Healing

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The Impact of NSAIDs on Cycling Training: Muscle Growth, Endurance Adaptations, and Healing

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen are commonly used by athletes, including cyclists, to manage pain and inflammation. However, recent research raises questions about their impact on training adaptations. This article examines whether the use of NSAIDs can negatively affect the physiological adaptations that cyclists seek from their training. Understanding

By Kevin Curry