The Role of Intra-Session Exercise Sequence in the Interference Effect: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis

Methodology

Systematic review

Population

10 studies of healthy adults in concurrent training programmes lasting ≥5 weeks

Intervention

Resistance-then-endurance sequence vs endurance-then-resistance sequence

Findings

Performing resistance training before endurance training favoured lower-body dynamic strength. No sequence effect emerged for hypertrophy, static strength, aerobic capacity or body fat.

Outcome measures

Lower-body dynamic and static strength, lower-body hypertrophy, maximal aerobic capacity, body fat percentage

Limitations

Only 10 studies, small samples, heterogeneous endurance modalities and intra-session rest intervals; outcomes limited to lower body.

Original source

DOI: 10.1007/s40279-017-0784-1 · PMID: 28917030