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Samuel L Buckner1, J Grant Mouser1, Matthew B Jessee1
1Department of Health, Exercise Science, and Recreation Management. Kevser Ermin Applied Physiology Laboratory, Department of Health, Exercise Science, and Recreation Management, The University of Mississippi, 231 Turner Center, University, Mississippi, USA.
Defining resistance training status is complex. This study suggests using training age and specificity, not just strength levels, to accurately categorize individuals as trained or untrained for research.
Area of Science:
- Exercise Physiology
- Sports Science
Background:
- The definition of 'resistance trained' status in research is inconsistent.
- Current criteria include duration of training, strength levels, or a combination.
- This heterogeneity complicates the interpretation of study results.
Purpose of the Study:
- To critically evaluate current definitions of resistance training status.
- To propose more appropriate criteria for defining resistance-trained individuals in research.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies defining resistance training status.
- Analysis of the suitability of strength levels versus training history.
Main Results:
- Strength levels alone are insufficient to define resistance training status due to variable individual responses.
- Training age (time) and training modality (specificity) are more reliable indicators.
Conclusions:
- Resistance training status should primarily be determined by training age and specificity.
- Standardizing these criteria will improve the quality and comparability of resistance training research.
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