Weight training and strength, cardiorespiratory functioning and body composition of men

Forty-five men (18-35 years) trained three times a week for eight weeks to determine the effects of four constant-resistant weight training programmes on muscular strength, endurance, body composition and cardiovascular functioning. Subjects were randomly assigned to one of four programmes: Enduranc...

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Published in:British journal of sports medicine 1987-03, Vol.21 (1), p.40-44
Main Authors: Reid, C M, Yeater, R A, Ullrich, I H
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Analysis of Variance
Blood Pressure
Body Composition
Humans
Male
Muscles - physiology
Oxygen Consumption
Physical Education and Training - methods
Physical Endurance
Sports
Weight Lifting
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Summary:Forty-five men (18-35 years) trained three times a week for eight weeks to determine the effects of four constant-resistant weight training programmes on muscular strength, endurance, body composition and cardiovascular functioning. Subjects were randomly assigned to one of four programmes: Endurance (2 sets of 15 repetition maximum [RM]); Explosive (1 set of 15 RM); Strength 1 (3 sets of 6 RM); Strength 2 (1 set of 10 RM twice weekly and 1 set of 3 RM once weekly). All groups showed significant increases in elbow and shoulder flexion strength with elbow extension strength improved in the Explosive, Strength 2 and Endurance groups. Shoulder extension strength improved the Endurance group and in the Strength 2 group. Maximum oxygen uptake (L/min) and (ml X kg-1 min-1) improved significantly in the Endurance and Strength 2 groups. Lean body weight increased significantly in all groups except the Strength 1 group, but there was no change in % fat for any group. Due to a high drop out rate (55%) and injury related problems, the Explosive technique is not recommended. The Endurance and Strength 2 programmes were most effective for improving physiologic functioning, as assessed in this study.
ISSN:0306-3674
1473-0480
DOI:10.1136/bjsm.21.1.40