The effects of plyometric versus resistance training on running economy and 5-km running time in middle-aged recreational runners.

ABSTRACT: The effects of plyometric training (PT) versus resistance training (RT) on running economy and performance are unclear, especially in middle-aged recreational runners. We examined (1) the efficacy of PT versus RT on running economy and performance in middle-aged recreational runners and (2) the relationships between the main training outcomes. Twenty middle-aged recreational runners were randomly allocated to a PT or RT group (n = 10/group). Training was conducted twice/week for 10 weeks combined with daily running. PT included the countermovement jump (CMJ), rebound jump, hurdle hop, and drop jump. RT consisted of leg press, leg curl, and calf raise with 50%-90% of one-repetition maximum (1RM). Before and after the intervention, 1RM of the three lifting tasks, CMJ and drop jump performanc

SUBMITTER: Eihara Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11621386 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature