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  • Sports Science
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Concurrent Training

Background:

  • Concurrent training, combining aerobic and resistance exercise, can cause interference, potentially reducing training adaptations.
  • Sprint interval exercise (SIE) is a time-efficient aerobic training method.
  • The choice of exercise modality for SIE may influence its compatibility with subsequent resistance training.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the acute effects of cycling versus running SIE on subsequent resistance training performance and subjective feelings.
  • To compare the interference effects of different aerobic exercise modalities within a concurrent training framework.

Main Methods:

  • Twenty-five male rugby players completed three conditions: resistance training only (CONTROL), or resistance training preceded by cycling SIE (CYCLE) or running SIE (RUN) with 4 hours rest.
  • Muscle performance (bar velocity, jump height) and subjective ratings (exertion, wellbeing) were measured.
  • The SIE was performed in the morning, followed by resistance training in the afternoon.

Main Results:

  • No significant differences in muscle performance (bar velocity, jump height) were found between the CONTROL, CYCLE, and RUN conditions.
  • Running SIE resulted in significantly higher ratings of perceived exertion and lower subjective wellbeing compared to both CONTROL and CYCLE conditions.
  • Subjective wellbeing was significantly lower following the RUN condition compared to the CONTROL condition.

Conclusions:

  • The modality of SIE (cycling vs. running) does not appear to compromise the acute resistance training session's quality in terms of muscle performance.
  • Running-based SIE may lead to greater subjective fatigue and reduced wellbeing compared to cycling-based SIE when integrated into a concurrent training program.
  • Cycling SIE may be a more suitable aerobic component for concurrent training programs aiming to minimize subjective fatigue and maintain wellbeing.