RESEARCH REVIEW
STRENGTH GAINS?
CHECK THE MANUAL
How do strength and endurance gains achieved with traditional weight training compare
to those obtained when clients work against manual resistance provided by a PT?
Review by Associate Professor Mike Climstein PhD & Dr Joe Walsh
Title: Manual Resistance Versus Conventional Resistance Training: Impact
on Strength and Muscular Endurance in Recreationally Trained Men
Authors: Dr’s Chulvi-Medrano and colleagues (Benestar Wellness Center,
Spain)
Source: Journal of Sports Science and Medicine (2017). 16: 343-349.
Available to read free HERE.
Introduction: When it comes to strength and conditioning training,
whether it’s for athletes or individuals with chronic diseases/
conditions, we always look for empirical evidence as to its benefits.
This is called evidence-based practice and
lends credibility to the exercise program you
are prescribing. As researchers, we believe
there is (some) responsibility to be cynical (or
perhaps we just have a non-trusting nature!)
While I was driving past Manly beach the
other morning looking at the waves for a surf,
I saw a personal trainer leading a group of
clients through an exercise program on the
grassy area near the beach. I could see the
trainer was using stations which included
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