Big lessons can be learned from this research because many exercise fatigue and training studies involve males only, or have not considered if males and females respond differently to exercise. It is important to determine if sex differences in exercise fatigue exist for different activities, so that we truly understand the limits of physical performance in both males and females across a broad range of exercise, sports activities and work tasks. Lastly, repeated exercise fatigue sessions are required for training of muscles. Understanding the sex differences in exercise fatigue therefore, will help scientists, coaches and health professionals determine the best strategies for training and rehabilitation in males and females.
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