J Strength Cond Res May 2018 PMID 29324578

Training Volume, Not Frequency, Indicative of Maximal Strength Adaptations to Resistance Training.

Ryan J Colquhoun, Christopher M Gai, Danielle Aguilar, Daniel Bove, Jeffrey Dolan, Andres Vargas, Kaylee Couvillion, Nathaniel D M Jenkins, Bill I Campbell

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Discussions consistently emphasize the study's core finding that increased training frequency does not necessarily produce better results if volume and intensity are held constant, with phrases like 'no additional benefit' and 'key insight,' showing high relevance and engagement. The tone reflects agreement and acknowledgment of the study's importance, using words like 'most important' and 'must consider' to convey the perceived significance of the findings.

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Most discussions explicitly endorse the article's main conclusion that training volume, rather than frequency, is the key factor for strength gains.

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The study compared the effects of training 3 versus 6 times per week on strength and body composition in young, resistance-trained men, finding that both frequencies led to significant improvements over six weeks.
The results showed no significant difference between the two groups in terms of strength gains or fat-free mass, indicating that higher training frequency does not necessarily produce greater benefits if workout volume and intensity are kept the same.
Overall, the study suggests that training volume and intensity are more important for increasing maximal strength and lean mass than simply increasing workout frequency, so athletes and coaches can choose a frequency that best suits their schedule without compromising results.]

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RT @pt_inakano: 筋力強化トレーニングは量と強度が同じなら頻度が異なっても同様の筋力向上を示す https://t.co/VMIEp6oqFg https://t.co/Z5gAnoDH3z

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RT @pt_inakano: 筋力強化トレーニングは量と強度が同じなら頻度が異なっても同様の筋力向上を示す https://t.co/VMIEp6oqFg https://t.co/Z5gAnoDH3z

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RT @pt_inakano: 筋力強化トレーニングは量と強度が同じなら頻度が異なっても同様の筋力向上を示す https://t.co/VMIEp6oqFg https://t.co/Z5gAnoDH3z

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RT @pt_inakano: 筋力強化トレーニングは量と強度が同じなら頻度が異なっても同様の筋力向上を示す https://t.co/VMIEp6oqFg https://t.co/Z5gAnoDH3z

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筋力強化トレーニングは量と強度が同じなら頻度が異なっても同様の筋力向上を示す https://t.co/VMIEp6oqFg https://t.co/Z5gAnoDH3z

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ニューヨーク市立大学&オクラホマ州立大学筋肥大率を高める筋トレ頻度結論週に2回でも3回でも有意差は無い週に1回は筋肥大率が落ちる週に3回と6回は同じぐらい（条件:合計総負荷量が同じの場合） https://t.co/1vp68OVZyu https://t.co/6aiG7eUV2t

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RT @pt_inakano: レジスタンストレーニングの頻度と筋力変化総負荷量を同じにして、低頻度(週3回)と高頻度(週6回)のレジスタンストレーニングの効果を比較したRCT 両群ともに筋力は有意に向上したが、両群で有意差は認めなかった。総負荷量が同じ場合、頻度…

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"increased training frequency does not lead to additional strength improvements when volume & intensity are equated. High-frequency (6× /w) resistance training does not seem to offer additional strength & hypertrophy benefits over lower frequency (3× /w)" https://t.co/WVCGQwGI5E https://t.co/H9fiwE6m08

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Referência: Colquhoun RJ, Gai CM, Aguilar D, Bove D, Dolan J, Vargas A, Couvillion K, Jenkins NDM, Campbell BI. Training Volume, Not Frequency, Indicative of Maximal Strength Adaptations to Resistance Training. J Strength Cond Res. 2018 May;32

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[タイトル] Training Volume, Not Frequency, Indicative of Maximal Strength Adaptations to Resistance Training [著者] Colquhoun, Ryan J et al. [掲載雑誌] Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research Vol 32 - Issue 5 - p 1207-1213 [掲載年] 2018

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