Concurrent Training and the Acute Interference Effect on Strength: Reviewing the Relevant Variables

Author(s)

Goncalves Panissa, Valeria Leme ; Greco, Camila C. ; Ribeiro, Natalia ; Julio, Ursula F. ; Tricoli, Valmor ; Franchini, Emerson

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING JOURNAL; v. 44, n. 3, p. 12-pg., 2022-06-01.

Abstract

This review analyzes relevant variables involved in acute interference effects of concurrent training (CT) sessions of aerobic exercise followed by strength exercises. The aerobic exercise intensity, mode, volume, duration of recovery interval between exercises, muscle groups involved, and utilization of ergogenic aids are the variables identified in this review. High-intensity interval aerobic exercises result in more pronounced negative effects on strength-endurance exercise but not in maximal strength. Cycling results in more negative effects on strength-endurance performance exercise than running. A 4-hour to 8-hour recovery interval seems to be enough to avoid interference on strength-endurance performance. Reduction in strength-endurance performance is located in muscle groups involved in both exercises. Low aerobic exercise volume (3 km) with similar to 18 minutes of duration does not diminish strength endurance, whereas higher volumes (5 and 7 km) with similar to 30 and similar to 42 minutes of duration, respectively, generate impairments. Caffeine, carbohydrate, and beta-alanine are not able to revert the deleterious effect on strength-endurance performance, whereas creatine and capsaicin analog supplementation are. Thus, these variables must be taken into consideration to prescribe and organize a CT session. This information may help coaches to organize exercise sessions that minimize or avoid the impairment in strength performance after aerobic exercises. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 09/03391-5 - Effects of interval time between intermittent aerobic and endurance strength exercises on strength performance: analysis in subjects with different training status
• Grantee: Valéria Leme Gonçalves Panissa
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Master