Resistance training (RT) offers benefits to both men and women. However, the studies about the differences between men and women in response to an RT program are not conclusive and few data are available about upper body strength response. The aim of this study was to compare elbow flexor strength gains in men and women after 10 weeks of RT. Forty-four college-aged men (22.63 ± 2.34 years) and ...

BACKGROUND In terms of motivation and long-term adherence, low-resistance exercise might be more suitable for older adults than high-resistance exercise. However, more data are needed to support this claim. OBJECTIVE The objective was to investigate the effect of low- and high-resistance exercise protocols on long-term adherence and motivation. METHODS This study was designed as an explorat...

It is often claimed that strength training of one limb increases the strength of the contralateral limb, but this has not been demonstrated consistently, particularly in well-controlled studies. The aim was to quantitatively combine the results of other studies on the effects of unilateral training on contralateral strength in humans to provide an answer to this physiological question. We analy...

Impact of Resistance Training on Blood Pressure: Are All Contractions Created Equal? To the Editor: We read with interest the updated meta-analysis by Cornelissen et al, examining the effects of resistance training (RT) on blood pressure (BP). The results demonstrated a class distinction, with isometric RT producing larger reductions in resting BP than dynamic RT. Because our study on the effec...

OBJECTIVE to determine the effects of power training with high movement velocity compared with conventional resistance training with low movement velocity for older community-dwelling people. DESIGN systematic review of randomised controlled trials. DATA SOURCES the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled TRIALS, PubMed (Medline), EMBASE, CINAHL, PEDro and Scholar-Google. TRIALS all rando...

Cita bibliográfica / Cita bibliogràfica (ISO 690): BELTRÁN VALLS, M. R..[et al.]. Explosive type of moderate-resistance training induces functional, cardiovascular, and molecular adaptations in the

This article introduces the history of strength training, explains the many different styles of strength training, and discusses common injuries specific to each style. Strength training is broken down into five disciplines: basic strength or resistance training, bodybuilding, power lifting, style-dependant strength sports (e.g., strongman competitions, Highland games, field events such as shot...