scholarly journals Are We Able to Match Non Sport-Specific Strength Training with Endurance Sports? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis to Plan the Best Training Programs for Endurance Athletes

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (16) ◽  
pp. 7280
Author(s):  
Luca Ambrosini ◽  
Valentina Presta ◽  
Matteo Goldoni ◽  
Daniela Galli ◽  
Prisco Mirandola ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Strength Training ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Endurance Performance ◽  
Performance Tests ◽  
Maximal Strength ◽  
Scientific Publications ◽  
Specific Strength ◽  
Training Methodology ◽  
Cross Country Skiing ◽  
Cross Country

Non-sport-specific strength training is a way to increase endurance performance; however, which kind of exercise (maximal, plyometric, explosive or resistance strength training) gives the best results is still under debate. Scientific publications were analyzed according to the PRISMA checklist and statement. The initial search yielded 500 studies, 17 of which were included in this review using the PEDro Scale. Maximal strength training boosted the ability to express strength particularly in cross-country skiing and cycling, increasing endurance performance, measured as a decrease of the endurance performance tests. In running, explosive strength training did not generate advantages, whereas plyometric strength training led to an improvement in the endurance performance tests and work economy. In running it was possible to compare different types of non sport-specific strength training and the plyometric one resulted the best training methodology to enhance performance. However, studies on other sports only investigated the effects of maximal strength training. It resulted more effective in cross-country skiing (although only one study was eligible according to the inclusion criteria) and in the cycling component of the triathlon and, by contrast, induced modest effects on cyclists’ performance, suggesting different type of strength would probably be more effective. In conclusion, each sport might optimize performance by using appropriate non sport-specific strength training, which, however, should be studied individually.

Effect of Strength Training on Cycling Endurance Performance: A Meta-Analysis

2011 ◽  
Vol 43 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 839
Author(s):  
Shannon L. Mathis ◽  
Youngdeok Kim ◽  
Minsoo Kang
Keyword(s):  
Strength Training ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Endurance Performance

scholarly journals TOWARD A STRENGTH TRAINING APPROACH AT MALE HANDBALL PLAYERS

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mihai Timofte ◽  
Florin Leuciuc
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Strength Training ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Plate Test ◽  
Specific Strength ◽  
Training Methodology ◽  
Training Approach ◽  
Strength Capacity ◽  
Strength Tests ◽  
Experimental Group

The variety of handball playing positions produces implications on the physical, motor and physiological particularities of the players, being necessary an individualization of the training according to the specific requirements of the playing position. The development of strength capacity is done during all phases of the training, and the content used to optimize strength capacity at senior handball players of the group subjected to the experiment was varied, diversified and adapted to each trainingsession. The aim of the research was to design and apply a training methodology that would lead to the optimization of strength capacity at senior handball players with consequences in terms of performance and level of game efficiency. The following control tests were used to assessthe subjects' strength indices: test 1 maximum repetition for semiflexion, chest push-up and chest lift, and the plate test was used for the isometric strength. The results obtained by the experimental group at the strength tests applied in research aredue to the specific strength training used for a period of 6 months. The designed strength program for handball players was implemented considering the characteristics of the handball game, athletes’ particularities in order to achieve a better efficiency in training and competition. The intergroup statistical analysis of the final testing indicates statistical significance in favor of the experiment group, which confirms the efficiency of the means used in the training, ensuring an optimal framework for obtaining performance in competitions.

scholarly journals An updated systematic review and meta-analysis on the compatibility of concurrent aerobic and strength training for skeletal muscle size and function

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Moritz Schumann ◽  
Joshua F Feuerbacher ◽  
Marvin Sünkeler ◽  
Nils Freitag ◽  
Bent Rønnestad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Strength Training ◽  
Muscle Hypertrophy ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Muscle Size ◽  
Concurrent Training ◽  
Strength Development ◽  
Maximal Strength ◽  
Explosive Strength ◽  
The Impact

ObjectiveThis systematic review assessed the compatibility of concurrent aerobic and strength training compared to sole strength training regarding adaptations in muscle function (maximal and explosive strength) and muscle mass. Subgroup analyses were conducted to examine the impact of training modality, exercise type, exercise order, training frequency, age, and training status.DesignA systematic literature search was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). PROSPERO: CRD42020203777Data sourcesPubMed/MEDLINE, ISI Web of Science, Embase, CINAHL, SPORTDiscus and Scopus were systematically searched (12th of August 2020, updated on the 15th of March 2021).Eligibility criteriaPopulation: Healthy adults of any sex and age; Intervention: Supervised, concurrent aerobic and strength training of at least 4 weeks; Comparison: Sole strength training with matched strength training volume; Outcome: maximal strength, explosive strength and muscle hypertrophy. ResultsA total of 43 studies were included. The estimated average standardised mean differences (SMD) based on the random-effects model were -0.06 (95% CI: -0.20, 0.09, p=0.446), -0.28 (95% CI: -0.48, - 0.08, p=0.007) and -0.01 (95% CI: -0.16, 0.18, p=0.919) for maximal strength, explosive strength and muscle hypertrophy, respectively. The attenuation in explosive strength was more pronounced when concurrent training was performed within the same session (p=0.043) compared with separating the sessions by at least 3 h (p>0.05). Summary/ConclusionConcurrent aerobic and strength training does not compromise muscle hypertrophy and maximal strength development. However, explosive strength gains may be attenuated, especially when aerobic and strength training are performed within the same session.

scholarly journals Ballistic, maximal strength and strength-endurance performance of male handball players: Are they affected by the evaluator’s sex?

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. e0249974
Author(s):  
Danica Janicijevic ◽  
Haijiao Mao ◽  
Yaodong Gu ◽  
Alejandro Pérez-Castilla ◽  
Jorge M. González-Hernández ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bench Press ◽  
Young Male ◽  
Endurance Performance ◽  
Performance Tests ◽  
Maximal Strength ◽  
Countermovement Jump ◽  
Ballistic Performance ◽  
Strength Performance ◽  
Physical Traits ◽  
Repetitions To Failure

This study aimed to elucidate whether ballistic, maximal strength and strength-endurance performances are affected by the sex of the evaluator. Sixteen young male handball players attended two testing sessions that only differed in the sex of the evaluators (2 women vs. 2 men). The two sessions were performed in a counterbalanced order. Ballistic performance (countermovement jump height and throwing velocity), maximal strength performance (squat and bench press [BP] one-repetition maximum [1RM]), and strength-endurance performance (number of repetitions-to-failure in BP and average velocity of the set in the squat) were assessed in both sessions. BP 1RM was greater in the presence of women evaluators (p = 0.036, ES = 0.09), whereas no differences were observed for the remaining variables (p ≥ 0.254, ES ≤ 0.19). Low correlations (r median [range] = -0.074 [-0.693, 0.326]) were observed between the different performance tests for the percent differences between both testing sessions. The sex of the evaluators has minimal influence on a number of physical traits in young male handball players when they are tested in the presence of other members of the team, while the low correlations indicate that a higher performance in one test under the presence of women does not imply a higher performance under the presence of women in other performance tests.

Effect of ambient temperature on endurance performance while wearing cross-country skiing clothing

2012 ◽  
Vol 112 (12) ◽  
pp. 3939-3947 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariann Sandsund ◽  
Vegard Saursaunet ◽  
Øystein Wiggen ◽  
Julie Renberg ◽  
Hilde Færevik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ambient Temperature ◽  
Endurance Performance ◽  
Cross Country Skiing ◽  
Cross Country
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