Block-periodized resistance training
Block-periodized resistance training has been studied in 1 paper since 2017: 1 trial in people. The newest paper, Apr 11, 2017: “The efficacy of periodised resistance training on neuromuscular adaptation in older adults”.
1 paper studies it1 findingUpdated
See all 1 papers on block-periodized resistance training
At a glance
The findings reach people, from one lab or study. 1 lab in 1 country.
“induced statistically significant improvements in muscle CSA, vertical jump peak velocity, peak power and jump height”
- 1 lab in 1 country
- Human trial1
Studies in people
1 study gave block-periodized resistance training to people and measured what changed.
| What changed | Design | People | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randomized trial22 weeks | 33 peopleBoth71.3 ± 5.4 yearsOlder adults; untrained older adults; no between-group differences versus non-periodised training | European journal of applied physiology, Apr 11, 2017 |
What did studies of block-periodized resistance training find?
1Studies of block-periodized resistance training measured one outcome, muscle cross-sectional area.
Muscle cross-sectional area
upin humans1
1 study
Muscle cross-sectional area
upin humans1
Block-periodized resistance training increases muscle cross-sectional area in humans (untrained older adults; no between-group differences versus non-periodised training).
“induced statistically significant improvements in muscle CSA, vertical jump peak velocity, peak power and jump height”
Human trialuntrained older adults; no between-group differences versus non-periodised training3 day week−122 weeksn = 33
The efficacy of periodised resistance training on neuromuscular adaptation in older adults
European journal of applied physiology