Effects of resistance training on neuromuscular characteristics and pacing during 10-km running time trial

Author(s)

Damasceno, Mayara V. ^[1] ; Lima-Silva, Adriano E. ^[2] ; Pasqua, Leonardo A. ^[1] ; Tricoli, Valmor ^[3] ; Duarte, Marcos ^[4] ; Bishop, David J. ^[5] ; Bertuzzi, Rmulo ^[1]

Affiliation

^[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Sch Phys Educ & Sport, Dept Sport, Endurance Performance Res Grp, BR-05508030 Sao Paulo, SP - Brazil

^[2] Univ Fed Pernambuco, Acad Ctr Vitoria CAV, Sports Sci Res Grp, Caruaru, PE - Brazil

^[3] Univ Sao Paulo, Sch Phys Educ & Sport, Dept Sport, BR-05508030 Sao Paulo, SP - Brazil

^[4] Fed Univ ABC, Biomed Engn, Santo Andre - Brazil

^[5] Victoria Univ, Inst Sport Exercise & Act Living, Melbourne, Vic 8001 - Australia

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY; v. 115, n. 7, p. 1513-1522, JUL 2015.
• Web of Science Citations: 20

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to analyze the impact of an 8-week strength training program on the neuromuscular characteristics and pacing adopted by runners during a self-paced endurance running. Eighteen endurance runners were allocated into either strength training group (STG, n = 9) or control group (CG, n = 9) and performed the following tests before and after the training period: (a) incremental test, (b) running speed-constant test, (c) 10-km running time trial, (d) drop jump test, (e) 30-s Wingate anaerobic test, (f) maximum dynamic strength test (1RM). During 1RM, the electromyographic activity was measured. In the STG, the magnitude of improvement for 1RM (23.0 +/- A 4.2 %, P = 0.001), drop jump (12.7 +/- A 4.6 %, P = 0.039), and peak treadmill speed (2.9 +/- A 0.8 %, P = 0.013) was significantly higher compared to CG. This increase in the 1RM for STG was accompanied by a tendency to a higher electromyographic activity (P = 0.080). The magnitude of improvement for 10-km running performance was higher (2.5 %) for STG than for CG (-0.7 %, P = 0.039). Performance was improved mainly due to higher speeds during the last seven laps (last 2800 m) of the 10-km running trial. There were no significant differences between before and after training period for maximal oxygen uptake, respiratory compensation point, running economy, and anaerobic performance for both groups (P > 0.05). These findings suggest that a strength training program offers a potent stimulus to counteract fatigue during the last parts of a 10-km running race, resulting in an improved overall running performance. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 11/10742-9 - Is the strength training able to alter the running strategy in a 10 km running race?
• Grantee: Rômulo Cássio de Moraes Bertuzzi
• Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
• FAPESP's process: 13/00371-9 - Influence of strength training on the pacing strategy in a 10-km running race
• Grantee: Mayara Vieira Damasceno
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate (Direct)