Effects of A 12-Week General Preparatory Training Programme on Body Composition, Maximal Strength, Neuromuscular Performance, and Aerobic Capacity in Elite Youth Track and Field Athletes: A Controlled Longitudinal Intervention Study
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Submitted on: Jul 28, 2026
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