Asset Details
Do you wish to reserve the book?
Maximal strength training improves muscle-tendon properties and increases tendon matrix remodulation in well-trained triathletes
Hey, we have placed the reservation for you!
By the way, why not check out events that you can attend while you pick your title.
Oops! Something went wrong.
Looks like we were not able to place the reservation. Kindly try again later.
Are you sure you want to remove the book from the shelf?
Maximal strength training improves muscle-tendon properties and increases tendon matrix remodulation in well-trained triathletes
Do you wish to request the book?
Maximal strength training improves muscle-tendon properties and increases tendon matrix remodulation in well-trained triathletes
Please be aware that the book you have requested cannot be checked out. If you would like to checkout this book, you can reserve another copy
We have requested the book for you!
Your request is successful and it will be processed during the Library working hours. Please check the status of your request in My Requests.
Oops! Something went wrong.
Looks like we were not able to place your request. Kindly try again later.
Journal Article
Maximal strength training improves muscle-tendon properties and increases tendon matrix remodulation in well-trained triathletes
2025
Overview
This study assessed the effects of a 12-week strength training (ST) intervention on Achilles and patellar tendon stiffness and tendon-matrix blood-borne markers in well-trained triathletes performing concomitant high-volume aerobic training. Eighteen triathletes (VO
2
max: 64.43 ± 4.65 ml kg
−1
min
−1
) were randomized into a combined endurance and ST group (3-times/week; intervention) or endurance-only group (control). Pre- and post-intervention assessments included ultrasound-based force-elongation measurements of the Achilles and patellar tendons, blood analysis of selected markers before and after an experimental ST session in weeks 1 and 12, and dynamic strength and endurance testing. Achilles (39.1 ± 31.8%) and patellar tendon stiffness (15.8 ± 8.5%), isometric maximal knee extensor strength (8.9 ± 5.7%), and squat one-repetition maximum (20.0 ± 9.7%) significantly increased in the intervention group (all
p
≤ 0.002). Additionally, serum concentrations of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) I (46.30 ± 20%;
p
= 0.027) and decorin (30.50 ± 19.94%;
p
= 0.015) increased after the first experimental ST session, while after the second session MMP-III (40.77 ± 20.13%;
p
= 0.040) and decorin (36.59 ± 37.81%;
p
= 0.007) were increased. Baseline tenascin-c concentrations decreased significantly only in the control group (-19.49 ± 20.55%;
p
= 0.029). Our data clearly show improved muscle-tendon properties of the plantar flexor muscles and quadriceps femoris, indicating Achilles and patellar tendon stiffness to be similarly responsive to heavy ST despite concomitantly performing high volumes of endurance training.
Publisher
Nature Publishing Group UK,Nature Publishing Group,Nature Portfolio
Subject
/ Achilles Tendon - physiology
/ Adult
/ Athletes
/ Blood
/ Collagen
/ Concurrent endurance and strength training
/ Decorin
/ Female
/ Humanities and Social Sciences
/ Humans
/ Male
/ Muscle Strength - physiology
/ Muscle, Skeletal - physiology
/ Muscles
/ Patellar Ligament - physiology
/ Physical Endurance - physiology
/ Resistance Training - methods
/ Science
/ Tenascin
/ Tendons
/ Training
