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Methodological Considerations for Concurrent Training

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Concurrent Aerobic and Strength Training

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Many studies suggest that performing both endurance and resistance training within the same training program (i.e., concurrent training) can lead to sub-optimal adaptations. However, there are also contrasting and equivocal findings, which may be related to methodological differences between studies. These methodological differences include training program design (e.g., exercise frequency, intensity, volume, order, and recovery duration), as well as other considerations such as participant training status, nutrition, the study design, and statistical analyses used in the research. This chapter will summarize research that has investigated the effects of these methodological considerations on the outcome of concurrent training studies, while also highlighting gaps in the literature and areas requiring further research.

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Bishop, D.J., Bartlett, J., Fyfe, J., Lee, M. (2019). Methodological Considerations for Concurrent Training. In: Schumann, M., Rønnestad, B. (eds) Concurrent Aerobic and Strength Training. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-75547-2_13

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