The Effect of Endurance Running on Training Adaptations in Women Participating in a Weight Lifting Program

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  • SVStella L. Volpe
    Stella L. Volpe
  • JWJanet Walberg-Rankin
    Janet Walberg-Rankin
  • KRKelsie Webb Rodman
    Kelsie Webb Rodman
  • DSDon R. Sebolt
    Don R. Sebolt
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Abstract
P (C). They trained approximately 1 hour a day, 3 days a week for 9 weeks. Body weight was measured weekly. Percent body fat (%BF), lean body mass (LBM), midpoint thigh girth (MG), and 7.62 cm above the patella (AP) were measured pre- and posttraining, only. Subjects were tested for 1-RM pre- training, at 2-week intervals during training, and posttraining. No significant differences were observed over the experimental period in body weight, %BF, LBM, and MG in any group. The experimental groups had a significantly greater posttest AP as compared to the C group. Significant improvements from pretest levels in dynamic leg strength of 56% for W and 66% for RW were observed. W and RW also achieved a significantly greater dynamic leg strength than the C group. In conclusion, the running program did not interfere with leg strength or girth gains achieved through weight training in previously sedentary female subjects. © 1993 National Strength and Conditioning Association...