Figure 1. Study design. The procedures were the same for all three incremental tests. Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test (CPx), Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test with Elastic Resistance (CPxEL), and Retest of CPxEL with Verification Phase (VP) of V̇O_2max and scales. Legends: Double paper (Perceived Exertion Scales BORG-CR10 and OMNI-RES EB); Participant with mask – ventilatory and gas analysis; Black drop – blood drop for latter blood lactate analysis.