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Effects of two different combined training on body composition in adult women

Purpose: The aim of this research was to determine the effects of two different types of concurrent training on body composition in adult women. Methods: Women (range 18–35 years) living in Croatia were selected as subjects. Total of 36 women past all inclusion criteria and were included for further analysis. The subjects were randomized into the group that exercise endurance training before strength training (CBEF), and group that exercise endurance training after strength training (CAFT). The measurements for all subjects took place twice, before training and after 12 weeks of training. Skinfold thickness was measured at seven sites (bicep, tricep, subscapular, suprailiac, abdomen, calf and thigh) by a single investigator. Moreover, total body mass and body mass composition, including Lean mass (kg), Body fat (%), Fat mass (kg), basal metabolic rate (kcal), Body water (kg), Total body water (%), were measured. Results: Both groups showed significant improvements in fat%, Fat mass and Total body water, bicep, tricep, supraspinale and abdominal skinfold measures (p<0.05). Subscapular measures differ significantly after training program only in CBEF group, while thigh differ significantly in CAFT group. The changes of lean mass (P<0.01), body water (p<0.01) and BMR (P<0.01) differed significantly in CAFT group after training program. Conclusion: The combination of aerobic and resistance training in the same session, either done with aerobic training before or after resistance training, had similar effects in improving fat free mass and decreasing skinfolds measures in adult women and could be a useful strategy for improving health status.

concurrent training ; recreation ; influence ; female

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