A Comparison of Traditional and Block Periodized Strength Training Programs in Trained Athletes

2014 ◽  
Vol 46 ◽  
pp. 245 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandro Bartolomei ◽  
Jay R. Hoffman ◽  
Franco Merni ◽  
Jeffrey R. Stout
Keyword(s):  
Strength Training ◽  
Training Programs

scholarly journals Acute Effects of Strength Training Programs on Vertical Jump and Technical Actions in Handball during Preseason

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 30.25.CP.3.2
Author(s):  
Eduardo A. Abade ◽  
Bruno V. Gonçalves ◽  
José M. Vilaça ◽  
Jaime E. Sampaio
Keyword(s):  
Strength Training ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Vertical Jump ◽  
Acute Effects

Strength Training in Community Settings: Impact of Lay Leaders on Program Access and Sustainability for Rural Older Adults

2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 1408-1414 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa T. Washburn ◽  
Carol E. Cornell ◽  
Martha Phillips ◽  
Holly Felix ◽  
LaVona Traywick
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Strength Training ◽  
Program Implementation ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Lay Leaders ◽  
Extension Agents ◽  
Community Settings ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Delivery Approach

Background:The effect of volunteer lay leaders on availability and sustainability of strength-training programs for older adults has not been well explored. We describe implementation of the StrongWomen strength training program by the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, and report on the relationship between delivery approach (agent-led, lay-led, or combination of agent- and lay-led) and program access and sustainability.Methods:All state Extension agents (n = 66) were surveyed on program implementation, continuance, and use of lay leaders. Program records were used to identify the number of trained lay leaders. Regression models were used to examine the relationship between delivery approach and group availability.Results:Counties using lay leaders had twice as many groups as counties using only agents. There was a significant, positive relationship between the number of lay leaders and the number of groups. Counties using lay leaders were 8.3 times more likely to have continuing groups compared with counties not using lay leaders.Conclusions:Program continuance was significantly and positively associated with lay leader use. Lay delivery expanded access to strength training programs and increased the likelihood that programs would continue. This approach can be used to increase access to and sustainability of strength training programs, particularly in resource-constrained areas.

scholarly journals Motor unit behavior during submaximal contractions following six weeks of either endurance or strength training

2010 ◽  
Vol 109 (5) ◽  
pp. 1455-1466 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carolina Vila-Chã ◽  
Deborah Falla ◽  
Dario Farina
Keyword(s):  
Strength Training ◽  
Endurance Training ◽  
Motor Unit ◽  
Conduction Velocity ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Unit Discharge ◽  
Task Failure ◽  
Discharge Rates ◽  
Motor Unit Discharge

The study investigated changes in motor output and motor unit behavior following 6 wk of either strength or endurance training programs commonly used in conditioning and rehabilitation. Twenty-seven sedentary healthy men (age, 26.1 ± 3.9 yr; mean ± SD) were randomly assigned to strength training (ST; n = 9), endurance training (ET; n = 10), or a control group (CT; n = 8). Maximum voluntary contraction (MVC), time to task failure (isometric contraction at 30% MVC), and rate of force development (RFD) of the quadriceps were measured before ( week 0), during ( week 3), and after a training program of 6 wk. In each experimental session, surface and intramuscular EMG signals were recorded from the vastus medialis obliquus and vastus lateralis muscles during isometric knee extension at 10 and 30% MVC. After 6 wk of training, MVC and RFD increased in the ST group (17.5 ± 7.5 and 33.3 ± 15.9%, respectively; P < 0.05), whereas time to task failure was prolonged in the ET group (29.7 ± 13.4%; P < 0.05). The surface EMG amplitude at 30% MVC force increased with training in both groups, but the training-induced changes in motor unit discharge rates differed between groups. After endurance training, the motor unit discharge rate at 30% MVC decreased from 11.3 ± 1.3 to 10.1 ± 1.1 pulses per second (pps; P < 0.05) in the vasti muscles, whereas after strength training it increased from 11.4 ± 1.2 to 12.7 ± 1.3 pps ( P < 0.05). Finally, motor unit conduction velocity during the contractions at 30% MVC increased for both the ST and ET groups, but only after 6 wk of training ( P < 0.05). In conclusion, these strength and endurance training programs elicit opposite adjustments in motor unit discharge rates but similar changes in muscle fiber conduction velocity.

Viability of Cardiorespiratory and Muscular Strength Programs for the Adolescent with Autism

2003 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 225-233 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marc Lochbaum ◽  
Debbie Crews
Keyword(s):  
Exercise Training ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Strength Training ◽  
Aerobic Fitness ◽  
Muscular Strength ◽  
Bench Press ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Leg Press

Investigations have focused on exercise as an intervention with individuals with autism. The purpose of this investigation was to conduct exercise-training programs following standard guidelines with individuals with autism to stimulate future researchers to implement such programs. Aerobic and muscular strength training programs (MST) were con-ducted. Aerobic fitness increased 33%, 50%, and 33% for the 3 participants. For the MST, bench press increased 19% and 28%, low row increased 47% and 21%, and leg press increased 29% and 12% for the 2 participants. Future directions are discussed with regard to using exercise-training programs to not only enhance physical health but also the psychological well-being of individuals with autism.

Set Configuration in Strength Training Programs Modulates the Cross Education Phenomenon

2019 ◽  
Vol Publish Ahead of Print ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Fariñas ◽  
Xian Mayo ◽  
Manuel A. Giraldez-García ◽  
Eduardo Carballeira ◽  
Miguel Fernandez-Del-Olmo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Strength Training ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Cross Education ◽  
The Cross

Awareness of current recommendations and guidelines regarding strength training for youth

2014 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 517-523 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andreas Fröberg ◽  
Marie Alricsson ◽  
Jonas Ahnesjö
Keyword(s):  
Strength Training ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Physical Conditioning ◽  
Medical Issues ◽  
Attitude Statement ◽  
Age Appropriate ◽  
Controversial Topic

Abstract Aim: Physical conditioning of youth has always been a controversial topic as it raises ethical, physiological, and medical issues. Current recommendations and guidelines suggest that strength training is a relatively safe and worthwhile method in conditioning youth. This, however, requires well-informed coaches who follow age-appropriate strength training recommendations and guidelines, compiles well-designed strength training programs, and provides qualified supervision and instructions. The purpose of this study was to investigate coaches’ awareness of current recommendations and guidelines regarding strength training for youth. Method: A total of 39 football (US: soccer) coaches (34 males and 5 females) training boys in age groups 8–12 years were included in this study. Data were collected using an attitude statement questionnaire, and the assertions were based upon current recommendations and guidelines. Results: The results revealed significant differences among coaches in terms of knowledge of important aspects of strength training for youth. Conclusions: The results suggested that coaches in the present study were not aware of the latest recommendations and guidelines regarding strength training for youth.

scholarly journals The effect of different training programs on throwing accuracy of elite female handball players

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 3432
Author(s):  
Nebahat Eler ◽  
Serdar Eler
Keyword(s):  
Strength Training ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Acute Effect ◽  
Maximal Strength ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Throwing Accuracy ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Mean

The aim of this study is to examine the acute effect of different training programs applied to elite female handball players on throwing accuracy. 14 elite female players were participated in the study. The mean age of the participating players was 28.64 ± 9.88 (years), the mean height length was 176.50 ± 4.86 (cm), the mean body weight was 68.07 ± 2.12 (kg) and the mean sport age was 14.36 ± 4.89 (years). On different days, a technical training program, maximal strength training program, strength endurance training program and speed power training program have been implemented to the participating players in the research.  Before and after training, the players throwing the ball from their area to the specific points of goal and the percentage of accuracy was determined. As a result; there was a significant difference between before and after maximal strength training  the mean values of throwing accuracy (p<0,05) but there was no significant difference before and after other training programs (p> 0,05). This result indicates that acute maximal strength training has a negative effect on throwing accuracy.

Changes in the Load–Velocity Profile Following Power- and Strength-Oriented Resistance-Training Programs

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (10) ◽  
pp. 1460-1466 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alejandro Pérez-Castilla ◽  
Amador García-Ramos
Keyword(s):  
Resistance Training ◽  
Velocity Profile ◽  
Strength Training ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Training Group ◽  
Velocity Profiles ◽  
Power Training ◽  
Loading Test ◽  
Resistance Training Program

Objective: To compare the short-term effect of power- and strength-oriented resistance-training programs on the individualized load–velocity profiles obtained during the squat (SQ) and bench-press (BP) exercises. Methods: Thirty physically active men (age = 23.4 [3.5] y; SQ 1-repetition maximum [1RM] = 126.5 [26.7] kg; BP 1RM = 81.6 [16.7] kg) were randomly assigned to a power- (exercises: countermovement jump and BP throw; sets per exercise: 4–6; repetitions per set: 5–6; load: 40% 1RM) or strength-training group (exercises: SQ and BP; sets per exercise: 4–6; repetitions per set: 2–8; load: 70%–90% 1RM). The training program lasted 4 wk (2 sessions/wk). The individualized load–velocity profiles (ie, velocity associated with the 30%–60%–90% 1RM) were assessed before and after training through an incremental loading test during the SQ and BP exercises. Results: The power-training group moderately increased the velocity associated with the full spectrum of % 1RM for the SQ (effect size [ES] range: 0.70 to 0.93) and with the 30% 1RM for the BP (ES: 0.67), while the strength-training group reported trivial/small changes across the load–velocity spectrum for both the SQ (ES range: 0.00 to 0.35) and BP (ES range: −0.06 to −0.33). The power-training group showed a higher increase in the mean velocity associated with all % 1RM compared with the strength-training group for both the SQ (ES range: 0.54 to 0.63) and BP (ES range: 0.25 to 0.53). Conclusions: The individualized load–velocity profile (ie, velocity associated with different % 1RM) of lower-body and upper-body exercises can be modified after a 4-wk resistance-training program.

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