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Sport Sciences for Health
Published in: Sport Sciences for Health 3/2022

30-01-2022 | Original Article

Effects of 8 weeks of high-intensity interval training or resistance training on muscle strength, muscle power and cardiorespiratory responses in trained young men

Authors: Túlio Molinari, Talita Molinari, Rodrigo Rabello, Rodrigo Rodrigues

Published in: Sport Sciences for Health | Issue 3/2022

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Abstract

Purpose

The aim of this study was to compare the effects of 8 weeks of resistance training (RT) and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on muscle strength, muscle power and cardiorespiratory responses in trained young men.

Methods

Twenty-two men [RT (n = 11); HIIT (n = 11)] performed 8 weeks of training, with frequency of 2 times per week. RT group performed 10 sets × 10–12 RM of Leg-press exercise, while HIIT group performed 10 sets of running × 60 s at 85–95% of maximal heart rate. Both groups performed 60 s of passive rest between sets. Maximal strength (one-repetition maximum [1RM] of Leg Press and Knee Extension), jump height (single-leg countermovement jump) and cardiorespiratory responses during Conconi Test (predicted VO2peak and heart rate at maximal and at deflection point) were evaluated at baseline and after training program.

Results

1RM of Leg Press increased in both training groups (p < 0.001), with higher gains in the RT group (RT = 32.2%, HIIT = 9.5%; p = 0.036; d = 1.86), 1RM of Knee Extension did not improve for either group (p = 0.065). Only the HIIT group improved jump height (RT = − 1.5%, HIIT = 14.2%; p = 0.002; d = 1.52) and cardiorespiratory capacity (RT = − 1.1%, HIIT = 3.2%; p = 0.006; d = 1.27).

Conclusion

Despite RT group promoting higher strength gains, HIIT is also effective for improving strength, jump height and cardiorespiratory capacity, and it presents as a possible alternative for people who seek improvements in health variables.

Trial registration

This study was registered in Brazilian Clinical Trials Registry (registration number RBR-7n8y9ky) on Mar 09th 2021 (retrospectively registered).
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Metadata
Title
Effects of 8 weeks of high-intensity interval training or resistance training on muscle strength, muscle power and cardiorespiratory responses in trained young men
Authors
Túlio Molinari
Talita Molinari
Rodrigo Rabello
Rodrigo Rodrigues
Publication date
30-01-2022
Publisher
Springer Milan
Published in
Sport Sciences for Health / Issue 3/2022
Print ISSN: 1824-7490
Electronic ISSN: 1825-1234
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11332-021-00872-2

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