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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 129-137 |
| Journal | Journal of Human Kinetics |
| Volume | 44 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2014 |
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Questioning the resistance/aerobic dichotomy: A commentary on physiological adaptations determined by effort rather than exercise modality. / Fisher, James; Steele, James.
In: Journal of Human Kinetics, Vol. 44, 2014, p. 129-137.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
TY - JOUR
T1 - Questioning the resistance/aerobic dichotomy: A commentary on physiological adaptations determined by effort rather than exercise modality
AU - Fisher, James
AU - Steele, James
PY - 2014
Y1 - 2014
N2 - This paper discusses and challenges the current opinion that exercise adaptation is generally defined by modality; resistance exercise (RE), or aerobic exercise (AE). In presenting a strong body of recent research which demonstrably challenges these perceptions we suggest alternate hypotheses towards physiological adaptation which is hinged more upon the effort than the exercise modality. Practical implications of this interpretation of exercise adaptation might effect change in exercise adherence since existing barriers to exercise of time, costs, specialized equipment, etc. become nullified. In presenting the evidence herein we suggest that lay persons wishing to attain the health and fitness (including strength and muscle hypertrophy) benefits of exercise can choose from a wide range of potential exercise modalities so long as the effort is high. Future research should consider this hypothesis by directly comparing RE and AE for acute responses and chronic adaptations.
AB - This paper discusses and challenges the current opinion that exercise adaptation is generally defined by modality; resistance exercise (RE), or aerobic exercise (AE). In presenting a strong body of recent research which demonstrably challenges these perceptions we suggest alternate hypotheses towards physiological adaptation which is hinged more upon the effort than the exercise modality. Practical implications of this interpretation of exercise adaptation might effect change in exercise adherence since existing barriers to exercise of time, costs, specialized equipment, etc. become nullified. In presenting the evidence herein we suggest that lay persons wishing to attain the health and fitness (including strength and muscle hypertrophy) benefits of exercise can choose from a wide range of potential exercise modalities so long as the effort is high. Future research should consider this hypothesis by directly comparing RE and AE for acute responses and chronic adaptations.
U2 - 10.2478/hukin-2014-0119
DO - 10.2478/hukin-2014-0119
M3 - Article
VL - 44
SP - 129
EP - 137
JO - Journal of Human Kinetics
JF - Journal of Human Kinetics
SN - 1640-5544
ER -