Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of the combined endurance and strength training (EST) following the strength or endurance training on maximum strength and aerobic power development in women. Ten women were divided into two groups: the 12wk of EST after 12wk of endurance training alone (ES, n=5) or the 12wk of EST after 12wk of strength training alone (SE, n=5). Assessment of body composition, one-repetition maximum (1RM) of bench press and squat, and maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) were determined before training, and after 12wk and 24wk of training. Body weight and percent body fat were significantly decreased in the ES and SE groups after 24wk of training. After 24wk of training, VO2max significantly improved, but did not significantly differ between ES and SE group. Maximum strength (1RM of bench press and squat) increased similarly in both group, while 1RM of squat in ES group was significantly lower than that in SE group. These data indicate that EST after endurance training in women does not interfere with VO2max and upper body strength development, but may attenuate a development of lower body strength.
