Questioning the Resistance/Aerobic Training Dichotomy: A Commentary on Physiological Adaptations Determined by Effort Rather than Exercise Modality

• Authors: James Fisher , James Steele
• Languages of publication: EN

Abstracts

EN

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.

Keywords

EN

resistance training; exercise; cardiovascular; endurance; hypertrophy; strength

• Publisher: De Gruyter Open
• Journal: Journal of Human Kinetics
• Year: 2014
• Volume: 44
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 137-142

Dates

published

1 - 12 - 2014

accepted

1 - 12 - 2014

online

30 - 12 - 2014

Contributors

author

James Fisher

• Centre for Health Exercise and Sport Science, Southampton Solent University, East Park Terrace, Southampton UK

author

James Steele

• Centre for Health Exercise and Sport Science, Southampton Solent University, East Park Terrace, Southampton UK

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Identifiers

DOI

10.2478/hukin-2014-0119