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| Personal Name | Aquino, Jules Matthew E. |
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| Resource Title | The effects of supervised versus unsupervised resistance training on muscle strength of university students |
| Date Issued | 15 July 2024 |
| Abstract | Resistance training (RT) is crucial for optimal strength and muscle development but is often underemphasized in public health guidelines compared to aerobic exercise. High-intensity RT offers significant health benefits, including reducing age-related musculoskeletal declines and lowering morbidity and mortality risks. Despite these benefits, RT participation remains low due to its perceived complexity. This study examined whether supervised RT (SUP) leads to greater muscle strength gains than unsupervised RT (UNSUP) in university students with less than one year of RT experience. The study hypothesized that the SUP group would achieve greater strength improvements. The study involved 11 university students (SUP: 4, UNSUP: 7) in a 4-week RT program. Both groups underwent a full-body RT program targeting major muscle groups. Muscle strength was assessed using a 3-rep max (3RM) test for the bench press and leg press. Results showed that both SUP and UNSUP groups achieved significantly greater strength gains in leg press, but no significant difference between the groups in bench press. The SUP group also demonstrated better adherence to the RT protocol compared to the UNSUP group. These findings suggest that supervised RT enhances muscle strength and exercise adherence in novice lifters. This study underscores the importance of professional supervision in RT programs to optimize strength gains and adherence. Future research should explore longer training periods, larger sample sizes, varying supervision ratios, levels, and methods of supervision, and consider nutrition, recovery, and psychological factors to better understand the benefits of supervised RT. |
| Degree Course | Bachelor of Sports Science |
| Language | English |
| Keyword | Resistance training; Training supervision; Strength; Exercise adherence |
| Material Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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