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Comment on: “Menstrual Cycle: The Importance of Both the Phases and the Transitions Between Phases on Training and Performance”

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    C. Enea, N. Delpech & L. Bosquet

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Enea, C., Delpech, N. & Bosquet, L. Comment on: “Menstrual Cycle: The Importance of Both the Phases and the Transitions Between Phases on Training and Performance”. Sports Med 53, 761–762 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-022-01778-w

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