The Effect of High-Load vs. High-Repetition Training on Endurance Performance

• DOI: 10.1519/r-12722.1
• Publication Date: 2004-08-20T16:37:13Z
• Authors: William P. Ebben; Alan G. Kindler; Kerri A. Chirdon; Nina C. Jenkins; Aaron J. Polichno...; Alexander V. Ng
• Keywords: Rowing; Strength Training

The purpose of this study was to compare the effects high-load (H-load) periodized resistance training and high-repetition (H-rep) reverse step loading on endurance performance. Twenty-six female university rowers (age = 20 +/- 1 year) were randomly assigned H-load (5 novice, 8 varsity) or H-rep (7 6 groups. Subjects pre- posttested using a 2,000-m rowing ergometer test. Outcome variables included VO2 peak, time test completion, total power, average power per stroke, number strokes, stroke rate, body mass. trained for weeks identical exercises. Varsity who performed demonstrated greater improvement compared with those training. Novice High-load appears be more effective athletes advanced status, is are relatively untrained.