Effects of Consecutive Versus Non-consecutive Days of Resistance Training on Strength, Body Composition, and Red Blood Cells.

Yifan Yang, Pang B Bay, Yongtai R Wang, Junli Huang, Hilary W J Teo, Jorming Goh

June 2018 Front Physiol

Synopsis of Social media discussions

The discussions reflect a positive reception of the study, with examples like comments about scheduling workouts during vacations and references to how the research compares consecutive vs. spread-out training sessions. The tone is inquisitive and practical, emphasizing the potential flexibility in resistance training routines based on the findings.

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Agreement
 Moderate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the study's finding that both training schedules yield similar results, indicating general agreement.

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Interest
 High level of interest

Posts express high curiosity about training timing and practical applications, as seen in comments about short vacations and training options.

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Engagement
 Moderate level of engagement

Replies expand on the research, asking about effects on different populations and sharing personal experiences, indicating moderate engagement.

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Impact
 Moderate level of impact

While some note practical implications, most recognize the study's importance in guiding training routines but see limited immediate impact.

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Abstract Synopsis

  • Both consecutive and nonconsecutive resistance training sessions over 12 weeks led to similar improvements in strength, body composition, and red blood cell (RBC) parameters in healthy young men.
  • The study found that resistance training increased strength, lean body mass, and bone mineral density, regardless of the rest period between sessions, with no significant differences between the groups.
  • While RT caused some changes in RBC parameters, such as increased hematocrit and decreased certain hemoglobin measures, these changes were temporary and not significantly different between the consecutive and nonconsecutive training schedules.