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Int J Sports Med 1991; 12(4): 384-390
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1024699
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Physiological Adaptations to Concurrent Endurance Training and Low Velocity Resistance Training

G. J. Bell, S. R. Petersen, J. Wessel1 , K. Bagnall2 , H. A. Quinney
  • Department of Physical Education and Sport Studies, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta. T6G 2H9
  • 1Department of Physical Therapy, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta. T6G 2H9
  • 2Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta. T6G 2H9
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14 March 2008 (online)

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Abstract

This study investigated the effects of concurrent endurance and low velocity resistance training (LVR) on measures of strength and aerobic endurance. One group (ES) performed concurrent endurance training 3 days a week and LVR training on alternate days, 3 days a week for 12 weeks. The other group (S) performed only LVR training 3 days a week for 12 weeks without any endurance training. Measurements and increases in training volume were made every three weeks in both groups. Group ES exhibited increases in submaximal exercise responses after 3, 9 and 12 weeks (p < 0.05). Knee extension peak torque and total work as well as cross-sectional area of quadriceps femoris were significantly increased after 6 and 9 weeks of training in both groups. These findings indicate that no significant differences in strength gains were observed between subjects performing concurrent endurance and resistance training or resistance training only. However, the time-course of adaptations between groups was somewhat different.

Key word

Peak torque - total work - cross-sectional area - maximal oxygen consumption - submaximal exercise

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