Resistance training Not Applicable
Conditions
Interventions
A randomized intervention trial was conducted to assess the efficacy of performing either a full-body (FB) resistance-training program twice per week, or a split-body (SPLIT) program four times per we
Sponsors
Western Norway University of Applied Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Female 2. Not performed strength training regularly the previous 6 months 3. Free of injury or pain that could impair performance during training or testing 4. Over 18 years of age, and had not reached menopause
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Male 2. Conducting resistance training on a weekly basis 3. Injuries or pains that impairs the training and/or testing 4. Under the age of 18 years or having reached menopause
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Maximal strength measured as kilograms lifted in 1 repetition maximum (1-RM) tests in leg press, lat pulldown and bench press at baseline and after the 12-week intervention | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Muscle mass measured in kilograms using bioelectrical impedance (Tanita MC780 multi-frequency segmental body composition analyzer) at baseline and after the 12-week intervention 2. Jump height measured in centimeters performing a countermovement jump on a force platform at baseline and after the 12-week intervention 3. Power output in the bench press measured in watts lifting a 15 kg barbell, calculated using a linear encoder measuring velocity and a commercial software program (MuscleLab Software v8.13, Ergotest Technology AS, Langesund, Norway) at baseline and after the 12-week intervention | — |
Countries
Norway
Outcome results
None listed