Effects of resistance training on endurance capacity and muscle fiber composition in young top-level cyclists
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Equivocal findings exist on the effect of concurrent strength (S) and endurance (E) training on endurance performance and muscle morphology. Further, the influence of concurrent SE training on muscle fiber-type composition, vascularization and endurance capacity remains unknown in top-level endurance athletes. The present study examined the effect of 16 weeks of concurrent SE training on maximal muscle strength (MVC), contractile rate of force development (RFD), muscle fiber morphology and composition, capillarization, aerobic power (VO2max), cycling economy (CE) and long/short-term endurance capacity in young elite competitive cyclists (n=14). MVC and RFD increased 12-20% with SE (P
Original language | English |
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Journal | Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports |
Volume | 21 |
Issue number | 6 |
Pages (from-to) | e298-307 |
ISSN | 0905-7188 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2011 |
ID: 40171096