"Key Points
Concurrent aerobic and strength training is recommended to improve physical fitness and health; however, the compatibility of these two distinct training modes remains unclear.
In this meta-analysis, we report that concurrent training does not interfere with adaptations in maximal strength and muscle hypertrophy, regardless of the type of aerobic training (cycling vs. running), frequency of concurrent training (> 5 vs. < 5 weekly sessions), training status (untrained vs. active), mean age (< 40 vs. > 40 years), and training modality (same session vs. same day vs. different day training).
However, concurrent training may attenuate gains in explosive strength, which is exacerbated when aerobic and strength training are performed within the same training session."
|