Using molecular biology to maximize concurrent training.
review · Level V
Where this comes from
- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 25355186.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1007/s40279-014-0252-0 and PMC identifier 4213370.
- Licence recorded as CC BY.
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Abstract
Very few sports use only endurance or strength. Outside of running long distances on a flat surface and power-lifting, practically all sports require some combination of endurance and strength. Endurance and strength can be developed simultaneously to some degree. However, the development of a high level of endurance seems to prohibit the development or maintenance of muscle mass and strength. This interaction between endurance and strength is called the concurrent training effect. This review specifically defines the concurrent training effect, discusses the potential molecular mechanisms underlying this effect, and proposes strategies to maximize strength and endurance in the high-level athlete.
Medical subject headings
- Muscle Strength
- Physical Education and Training
- Physical Endurance
- Resistance Training