Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness and Performance 9th Edition by Scott Powers, Edward Howley

Exercise 22

Explain why concurrent strength and endurance training can impair strength gains.

Step 1 of 2

While resistance training results in an increase in muscle fiber size, endurance does not. Since both the types of training have opposite effects, performing concurrent resistance and endurance training exercise training may result in impaired strength gains compared to performing either of the training alone.