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Explosive training and heavy weight training are effective for improving running economy in endurance athletes: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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Denadai, Benedito Sérgio, de Aguiar, Rafael Alves, de Lima, Leonardo Coelho Rabello, Greco, Camila Coelho, Caputo, Fabrizio·2017·Sports Medicine
DOI 10.1007/s40279-016-0604-z
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Background Several strategies have been used to improve running economy (RE). Defined as the oxygen uptake required at a given submaximal running velocity, it has been considered a key aerobic parameter related to endurance running performance. In this context, concurrent strength and endurance training has been considered an effective method, although conclusions on the optimal concurrent training cannot yet be drawn.Objective To evaluate the effect of concurrent training on RE in endurance running athletes and identify the effects of subject characteristics and concurrent training variables on the magnitude of RE improvement.Methods We conducted a computerized search of the PubMed and Web of Science databases, and references of original studies were searched for further relevant studies. The analysis comprised 20 effects in 16 relevant studies published up to August 2015. The outcomes were calculated as the difference in percentage change between control and experimental groups (% change) and data were presented as mean ± 95 % confidence limit. Meta-analyses were performed using a random-effects model and, in addition, simple and multiple meta-regression analyses were used to identify effects of age, training status, number of sessions per week, training duration, type of strength training, and neuromuscular performance on % change in RE.Results The concurrent training program had a small beneficial effect on RE (% change = -3.93 ± 1.19 %; p < 0.001). In addition, explosive (% change = -4.83 ± 1.53; p < 0.001) and heavy weight (% change = -3.65 ± 2.74; p = 0.009) training programs produced similar improvements in RE, while isometric training (% change = -2.20 ± 4.37; p = 0.324) in selected studies did not induce a significant effect. The multiple linear meta-regression analysis showed that all the differences between % changes could be explained by including the above-mentioned characteristics of subjects and weight training program elements. This model showed that the magnitude of the % change in RE was larger for longer training duration (β = -0.83 ± 0.72, p = 0.02).Conclusion Explosive training and heavy weight training are effective concurrent training methods aiming to improve RE within a few weeks. However, long-term training programs seem to be necessary when the largest possible improvement in RE is desired.

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  • Meta-analyses suggest that the interference effect elicited through endurance training is contextual and depends on factors such as endurance training modality, frequency, and duration.

    “Moreover, a series of meta-analyses (Denadai et al., 2017; Murlasits et al., 2018; Sabag et al., 2018) suggest the interference effect elicited through endurance training is contextual and depends on factors such as endurance training modality (e.g., run training vs. cycle training) as well as endurance training frequency and duration.”

    From Skeletal Muscle Ribosome and Mitochondrial Biogenesis in Response to Different Exercise Training Modalities (2021) · cites this paper as Denadai et al., 2017

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Authors
Denadai, B. S., de Aguiar, R. A., de Lima, L. C. R., Greco, C. C., & Caputo, F.
Affiliations
Universidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp) (BR)
Corresponding author
Denadai, Benedito Sérgio
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Venue
Sports Medicine
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Published
2016-08-06
Volume
47
Issue
3
Pages
545-554
ISSN
  • 0112-1642 (ISSN-L)
  • 1179-2035
DOI
10.1007/s40279-016-0604-z
OpenAlex
W2488238059
Cited by
109
References
50
Citations by year
2026: 7 · 2025: 12 · 2024: 14 · 2023: 10 · 2022: 12 · 2021: 10 · 2020: 12 · 2019: 10 · 2018: 14 · 2017: 8
FWCI
1.69
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Licence
Locations
  • Sports Medicine (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • UNESP Institutional Repository (São Paulo State University) (submittedVersion, other-oa)
Funders
FAPESP (2013/23585-4)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Orthopedics and Sports Medicine › Sports Performance and Training
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Complementary and alternative medicine › Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
  • Physical Sciences › Engineering › Biomedical Engineering › Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies
Keywords
running economy, explosive training, concurrent training, endurance running, resistance training, isometric training, training duration, neuromuscular performance, oxygen consumption
MeSH terms
Humans, Oxygen Consumption, Physical Endurance, Running, Weight Lifting, Resistance Training, Athletes

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