Research
Neural
Reduced resistance training volume from three to one set per exercise for 8 weeks seems sufficient to retain neuromuscular adaptations in older women.
Practitioners can consider reducing training volume to one set while maintaining effectiveness for older women.
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Our results suggest that reduced RT volume from three to one set per exercise for 8 weeks seems sufficient to retain neuromuscular adaptations in older women.
Why this rating
Based on study design from abstract.
Source
Volume Reduction: Which Dose is Sufficient to Retain Resistance Training Adaptations in Older Women?
Melissa Antunes et al. · International Journal of Sports Medicine · 2021
rct · n=57Cited 13×
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