Abstract
BackgroundThe present study investigated the effects of traditional resistance training (TRT) and functional resistance training (FRT) on arterial stiffness and muscular strength in healthy young men.MethodsThis randomized controlled trial included 29 untrained healthy young men aged 18–29 years who were randomly divided into two groups, namely, TRT group (n = 15) and FRT group (n = 14). All participants underwent numerous tests, such as those for body composition, cardio-ankle vascular index, blood pressure, heart rate, and maximal strength before and after the 6-week training program. The exercise training comprised whole-body strength training exercises 3 days a week for 6 weeks. The total training volume and number of sets (4–5 sets) were kept constantly similar in each group. The TRT group completed 4–5 sets of 8–12 repetitions [70% of 1 repetition maximum (1RM)], whereas the FRT group completed 4–5 sets of 15–22 repetitions (40% 1RM).ResultsThe TRT and FRT groups exhibited equally significantly increased maximal strength (within group: both p < 0.01). Furthermore, the independent t-test showed that the differences between the two groups in terms of changes in maximal strength were no significant (between group: both p > 0.05). Additionally, significant main effects of time (pre vs. post) were observed for the left and right cardio-ankle vascular indices (p < 0.05); however, no significant difference were observed between the groups. For body compositions outcome measures, no significant differences between groups were observed.ConclusionSix weeks of FRT and TRT exhibit no difference in terms of effects on arterial stiffness and muscular strength.
Highlights
IntroductionInactivity is associated with thickening, deformation, or hardening of the arterial wall, all of which eventually lead to an increase in the arterial stiffness, systolic blood pressure, and pulse pressure and decrease in the arterial buffering function and blood flow
Cardiovascular disease is a major public health problem
The present study investigated the effects of traditional resistance training (TRT) and functional resistance training (FRT) on arterial stiffness and muscular strength in healthy young men
Summary
Inactivity is associated with thickening, deformation, or hardening of the arterial wall, all of which eventually lead to an increase in the arterial stiffness, systolic blood pressure, and pulse pressure and decrease in the arterial buffering function and blood flow. Age-related growth in arterial stiffness contributes to an increased risk of heart disease, hypertension, and coronary ischemic disease (Tanaka et al, 1998; Liao et al, 1999; Alan et al, 2003). The prevention of cardiovascular events has become a crucial strategy for cardiovascular disease diagnosis and treatment. The American College of Sports Medicine and the American Heart Association have recommended regular aerobic exercise and resistance training as effective conservative methods for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease and aging-related frailty (Williams et al, 2007; American College of Sports Medicine et al, 2018). The present study investigated the effects of traditional resistance training (TRT) and functional resistance training (FRT) on arterial stiffness and muscular strength in healthy young men
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