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Strength-Training with Whole-Body Vibration in Long-Distance Runners: A Randomized Trial

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Author(s):
Bertuzzi, R. [1] ; Pasqua, L. A. [2] ; Bueno, S. [3] ; Damasceno, M. V. [4] ; Lima-Silva, A. E. [5] ; Bishop, D. [6] ; Tricoli, V. [7]
Total Authors: 7
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo. Sch Phys Educ & Sport
[2] Univ Sao Paulo. Sch Phys Educ & Sport
[3] Univ Sao Paulo. Sch Phys Educ & Sport
[4] Univ Sao Paulo. Sch Phys Educ & Sport
[5] Univ Fed Alagoas. Fac Nutr
[6] Victoria Univ. Sch Sport & Exercise Sci
[7] Univ Sao Paulo. Sch Phys Educ & Sport
Total Affiliations: 7
Document type: Journal article
Source: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE; v. 34, n. 10, p. 917-923, OCT 2013.
Web of Science Citations: 12
Abstract

A parallel group randomized trial was designed to analyze the impact of 6 weeks of strength training programs performed with or without whole-body vibration on muscular and endurance performance parameters in long-distance runners. 22 endurance runners were allocated into strength with whole-body vibration (n=8), without (n=8), and control (n=6) groups. Before and after the experimental period the subjects performed the following tests: a) maximum dynamic strength test, b) maximal incremental treadmill test, and c) time to exhaustion at velocity corresponding to maximal oxygen uptake. The fractions of the aerobic and anaerobic contribution in time to exhaustion test were also calculated. Both strength trained groups showed a similar increase in maximum dynamic strength (similar to 18%). The aerobic contribution was enhanced for strength training group without whole-body vibration (similar to 25%) after experimental period. No statistical differences were observed in any other variable. These results suggest that 6 weeks of strength training performed with or without whole-body vibration improve similarly the maximum dynamic strength in long-distance runners. In addition, both training modes studied had no deleterious effects on the traditional parameters of endurance performance, traditional strength training program results in increased aerobic contribution during high-intensity aerobic exercise. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 10/13913-6 - Running economy and muscle strength: a relationship with ACTN3 gene R577X polymorphism
Grantee:Leonardo Alves Pasqua
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Master
FAPESP's process: 11/02769-4 - Is the strength training be able to alter the 10-km running strategy?
Grantee:Mayara Vieira Damasceno
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Master