J Appl Physiol (1985) November 2008 PMID 18772325

Skeletal muscle adaptation and performance responses to once a day versus twice every second day endurance training regimens.

Wee Kian Yeo, Carl D Paton, Andrew P Garnham, Louise M Burke, Andrew L Carey, John A Hawley

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This collection shows high engagement with detailed analysis, such as mentions of muscle fat oxidation, mitochondrial enzymes, and glycogen-depleted sessions, using strong language like 'neat study', 'greater increases', and 'training low'. The tone reflects curiosity and enthusiasm about how training frequency and glycogen management can optimize performance, indicating that the social discussions are both interested and aligned with the research findings.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the idea that less frequent training with glycogen depletion can enhance performance and muscle adaptation, aligning with the findings of the publication.

InterestHigh interest

The discussion demonstrates high interest, as posters actively analyze different training methods, metabolic effects, and implications for athletic performance.

EngagementHigh engagement

Posts reference specific concepts like 'training low', mitochondrial improvements, and glycogen depletion, indicating deep engagement with the research details.

ImpactModerate impact

The debates suggest the research could influence training strategies among athletes and trainers, even if the overall impact remains somewhat speculative at this stage.

Abstract in brief

  • The study compared the effects of daily endurance training versus training every second day on muscle adaptation and performance in trained cyclists and triathletes, focusing on sessions with low muscle glycogen content.
  • Both training schedules improved cycling performance by about 10%, but the group training every second day showed greater increases in muscle fat oxidation, mitochondrial enzyme activity, and mitochondrial protein content, especially when sessions involved low muscle glycogen.
  • The findings suggest that training less frequently but with sessions that deplete glycogen may enhance endurance adaptations more effectively than daily training, as indicated by improved mitochondrial and metabolic markers.]

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伊田暁人 IDA Akito, PhD
@akito_ida · X

持久系トレーニングによる骨格筋の適応を調べた研究 https://t.co/EgnLYDyn7l 対象は持久系アスリート

Dec 21, 2020 · 45 likes · 4 shares · 22,561 followers View post →
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@IgnaBroomr · X

Deportistas que realizaban el mismo volumen de trabajo durante 3 semanas divido en 2 sesiones al día en lugar de en una sola sesión, se traducía en una mayor mejora del contenido mitocondrial https://t.co/SDXqnzHQ2H

Apr 30, 2021 · 21 likes · 1 share · 9,843 followers View post →
David Bishop (
@BlueSpotScience · X

And the work of others about training with low glycogen: https://t.co/5oQNw2fat8 https://t.co/JJrwYdjWCb https://t.co/OJq0BRpWnI https://t.co/n2jeBoo6T4 https://t.co/kc2Khw3OhP https://t.co/2WYgRTQr1W https://t.co/2WYgRTQr1W

Jul 16, 2019 · 15 likes · 3 shares · 19,260 followers View post →
藤岡正純 / Masazumi Fujioka
@masazooomi · X

毎日一回トレーニングする場合と、二日に一回の二部練で比較したとき、後者のほうでより大きな筋グリコーゲンの増加が見られた。 https://t.co/OgNrqmfwka

Dec 22, 2021 · 10 likes · 1 share · 1,659 followers View post →
Destini Moody, RD, CSSD, LD
@TheAthletesRD · X

What studies have shown, is that low carb availability during exercise can limit an athlete’s ability to maintain their typical training intensity and even lower their training stimulus. It may also weaken the immune system https://t.co/pOYQEEDFJx https://t.co/4TdkiOj8di

Jul 30, 2020 · 5 likes · 1,137 followers View post →
José Manuel Valverde
@JMValverdeM · X

@dwrowland Interesting comparative study on the effects of training twice a day https://t.co/zevH76iV3l

Jun 6, 2023 · 2 likes · 125 followers View post →

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José Manuel Valverde
@JMValverdeM · X

@dwrowland Interesting comparative study on the effects of training twice a day https://t.co/zevH76iV3l

Jun 6, 2023 · 2 likes · 125 followers View post →
Destini Moody, RD, CSSD, LD
@TheAthletesRD · X

@CaptBently @BirthStage @SBakerMD https://t.co/fFo8CoiTSq https://t.co/4TdkiO25bi https://t.co/4vlIIm9iZC https://t.co/6Qzg2KhMz7 https://t.co/pOYQEEVOXF

Jan 16, 2023 · 1 like · 1,137 followers View post →
Brady Holmer
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@feelthebyrn1 @ChrisTauber11 @Alan_Couzens Twice/day training can also be one way to “train low” (CHO-depleted) if that’s a training goal that one is interested in. Neat study here! https://t.co/GNRSO1wIvk

Sep 5, 2022 · 1 like · 27,544 followers View post →
うさ亀
@ark_pt · X

RT @masazooomi: 毎日一回トレーニングする場合と、二日に一回の二部練で比較したとき、後者のほうでより大きな筋グリコーゲンの増加が見られた。 https://t.co/OgNrqmfwka

Dec 23, 2021 · 1 share · 783 followers View post →
藤岡正純 / Masazumi Fujioka
@masazooomi · X

毎日一回トレーニングする場合と、二日に一回の二部練で比較したとき、後者のほうでより大きな筋グリコーゲンの増加が見られた。 https://t.co/OgNrqmfwka

Dec 22, 2021 · 10 likes · 1 share · 1,659 followers View post →
#i
@IgnaBroomr · X

Deportistas que realizaban el mismo volumen de trabajo durante 3 semanas divido en 2 sesiones al día en lugar de en una sola sesión, se traducía en una mayor mejora del contenido mitocondrial https://t.co/SDXqnzHQ2H

Apr 30, 2021 · 21 likes · 1 share · 9,843 followers View post →
ねこまんま
@Shin07131 · X

RT @bloc_samurai: 持久系トレーニングによる骨格筋の適応を調べた研究 https://t.co/EgnLYDyn7l 対象は持久系アスリート

Dec 21, 2020 · 4 shares · 626 followers View post →
Rugby Coaching
@Coop1006355421 · X

RT @bloc_samurai: 持久系トレーニングによる骨格筋の適応を調べた研究 https://t.co/EgnLYDyn7l 対象は持久系アスリート

Dec 21, 2020 · 4 shares · 1,241 followers View post →
伊田暁人 IDA Akito, PhD
@akito_ida · X

持久系トレーニングによる骨格筋の適応を調べた研究 https://t.co/EgnLYDyn7l 対象は持久系アスリート

Dec 21, 2020 · 45 likes · 4 shares · 22,561 followers View post →
みの@自転車通勤中
@kamesannkorori · X

[トレーニング計画] 耐久走(100分,70%VO2)とHIIT(5分x8)を、①同日に実施→レスト(HIGH)、②耐久走→HIITの順に連日実施を三週間継続した後の変化。 60分TTのパワーは同程度に向上。 ①は②に比べて脂質の利用量が増えた。 ①はHIITの時の負荷が②よりも低かった。 https://t.co/nT9rYVmrVB https://t.co/aSH2kFo4EK

Nov 10, 2020 · 244 followers View post →
Destini Moody, RD, CSSD, LD
@TheAthletesRD · X

What studies have shown, is that low carb availability during exercise can limit an athlete’s ability to maintain their typical training intensity and even lower their training stimulus. It may also weaken the immune system https://t.co/pOYQEEDFJx https://t.co/4TdkiOj8di

Jul 30, 2020 · 5 likes · 1,137 followers View post →
Luca T
@QuiteLT · X

RT @BlueSpotScience: And the work of others about training with low glycogen: https://t.co/5oQNw2fat8 https://t.co/JJrwYdjWCb https://t.co/…

Jul 18, 2019 · 3 shares · 367 followers View post →
Gregoire Millet
@GregoireMillet1 · X

RT @BlueSpotScience: And the work of others about training with low glycogen: https://t.co/5oQNw2fat8 https://t.co/JJrwYdjWCb https://t.co/…

Jul 18, 2019 · 3 shares · 5,789 followers View post →
Łukasz Czerw
@UCzerw · X

RT @BlueSpotScience: And the work of others about training with low glycogen: https://t.co/5oQNw2fat8 https://t.co/JJrwYdjWCb https://t.co/…

Jul 16, 2019 · 3 shares · 67 followers View post →
David Bishop (
@BlueSpotScience · X

And the work of others about training with low glycogen: https://t.co/5oQNw2fat8 https://t.co/JJrwYdjWCb https://t.co/OJq0BRpWnI https://t.co/n2jeBoo6T4 https://t.co/kc2Khw3OhP https://t.co/2WYgRTQr1W https://t.co/2WYgRTQr1W

Jul 16, 2019 · 15 likes · 3 shares · 19,260 followers View post →
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