The effects of a 10-week strength training program on explosive strength, muscular endurance and aerobic capacity in 13- to 15-year-old boys

The aim of this study was to determine the feasibility of an 8-week, home-based isometric strength training program in equestrians. Also, we examined changes in muscular strength, endurance, and riding performance. 18 riders (≥1 year dressage experience, riding ≥1 h/week, otherwise untrained) completed pre-/post-muscular tests and a US Equestrian Federation Training Level Rider Test. A progressive, 3 day/week riding-specific intervention using TheraBands® was implemented. Feasibility was determined as >50% of riders completing ≥18/24 sessions of ≥2 sets/exercise of prescribed volume. Dependent samples t-tests compared pre/post composite muscular strength/endurance, and riding test scores. 55.5% of riders completed ≥75% exercise sessions. Significant improvements were observed for muscular endurance (pre 149.8±82.2, post 209.2±112.2; P=0.003), and for riding test scores (pre 57.8±7.4, post 60.8±5.1; P=0.037). Exploratory analyses revealed a significant correlation between improvements in muscular endurance and riding test score (r2=0.285, P=0.020). The intervention was feasible and produced improvements in muscular strength, endurance, and potentially in riding test performance.

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Effect of endurance and strength training on muscular endurance of college men

International Journal of Physical Education Fitness and Sports ◽

10.26524/1643 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 5 (4) ◽

pp. 07-09

Author(s):

G Santosh Kumar

Keyword(s):

Strength Training ◽

College Men ◽

Muscular Endurance

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Can maximal handgrip strength and endurance be improved by an 8-week specialized strength training program in older women? A randomized controlled study

Hand Surgery and Rehabilitation ◽

10.1016/j.hansur.2020.11.007 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

V. Gerodimos ◽

K. Karatrantou ◽

K. Kakardaki ◽

P. Ioakimidis

Keyword(s):

Strength Training ◽

Training Program ◽

Older Women ◽

Handgrip Strength ◽

Randomized Controlled Study ◽

Controlled Study ◽

Randomized Controlled

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Successful Dissemination of a Community-Based Strength Training Program for Older Adults by Peer and Professional Leaders: The People Exercising Program

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society ◽

10.1111/j.1532-5415.2008.02010.x ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 56 (12) ◽

pp. 2323-2329 ◽

Cited By ~ 35

Author(s):

Jennifer E. Layne ◽

Susan E. Sampson ◽

Charlotte J. Mallio ◽

Patricia L. Hibberd ◽

John L. Griffith ◽

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Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Strength Training ◽

Training Program ◽

Community Based ◽

The People

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Implementation of a Strength Training Program for a 5-Year-Old Child With Poor Body Awareness and Developmental Coordination Disorder

Physical Therapy ◽

10.2522/ptj.20060170 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 87 (4) ◽

pp. 455-467 ◽

Cited By ~ 21

Author(s):

Linda B Kaufman ◽

Denise L Schilling

Keyword(s):

Physical Therapy ◽

Muscle Strength ◽

Strength Training ◽

Training Program ◽

Motor Function ◽

Developmental Coordination Disorder ◽

Poor Performance ◽

Body Awareness ◽

Position Sense ◽

Coordination Disorder

Background and Purpose This case report describes how a strength (muscle force-generating capacity) training program was associated with changes in muscle strength, motor function, and proprioceptive position sense in a young child with poor body awareness and a diagnosis of developmental coordination disorder. Case Description Assessment of a prekindergarten child referred for physical therapy because of behaviors compatible with poor body awareness revealed muscle weakness, poor performance on the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency, and poor proprioception. Physical therapy testing done when the child was 5 years of age contributed to a pediatrician-assigned diagnosis of developmental coordination disorder. A 12-week strength training program was initiated. Outcomes Improvements were noted in muscle strength, gross motor function, and proprioception. Discussion Research indicates that muscles provide information about joint position. Evidence suggests that muscle strength gains seen in children are the result of neuromuscular learning and neural adaptations; therefore, a structured strength training program may have contributed to proprioceptive changes in this child.

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