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01-04-2014 | Original Article

Maximal strength, power, and aerobic endurance adaptations to concurrent strength and sprint interval training

Authors: Gregory S. Cantrell, Brian K. Schilling, Max R. Paquette, Zsolt Murlasits

Published in: European Journal of Applied Physiology | Issue 4/2014

Abstract

Purpose

This study was designed to examine whether concurrent sprint interval and strength training (CT) would result in compromised strength development when compared to strength training (ST) alone. In addition, maximal oxygen consumption (VO₂max) and time to exhaustion (TTE) were measured to determine if sprint interval training (SIT) would augment aerobic performance.

Methods

Fourteen recreationally active men completed the study. ST (n = 7) was performed 2 days/week and CT (n = 7) was performed 4 days/week for 12 weeks. CT was separated by 24 h to reduce the influence of acute fatigue. Body composition was analyzed pre- and post-intervention. Anaerobic power, one-repetition maximum (1RM) lower- and upper-body strength, VO₂max and TTE were analyzed pre-, mid-, and post-training. Training intensity for ST was set at 85 % 1RM and SIT trained using a modified Wingate protocol, adjusted to 20 s.

Results

Upper- and lower-body strength improved significantly after training (p < 0.001) with no difference between the groups (p > 0.05). VO₂max increased 40.9 ± 8.4 to 42.3 ± 7.1 ml/kg/min (p < 0.05) for CT, whereas ST remained unchanged. A significant difference in VO₂max (p < 0.05) was observed between groups post-intervention (CT: 42.3 ± 7.1 vs. ST: 36.0 ± 3.0 ml/kg/min). A main effect for time and group was observed in TTE (p < 0.05). A significant main effect for time was observed in average power (p < 0.05).

Conclusion

Preliminary findings suggest that performing concurrent sprint interval and strength training does not attenuate the strength response when compared to ST alone, while also improves aerobic performance measures, such as VO₂max at the same time.

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Title: Maximal strength, power, and aerobic endurance adaptations to concurrent strength and sprint interval training
Authors: Gregory S. Cantrell
Brian K. Schilling
Max R. Paquette
Zsolt Murlasits
Publication date: 01-04-2014
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: European Journal of Applied Physiology / Issue 4/2014
Print ISSN: 1439-6319
Electronic ISSN: 1439-6327
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00421-013-2811-8

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