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
