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Velocity-based resistance training with matched training volume leads to similar effects in maximal and explosive strength.

Both training methods can be effectively used interchangeably for strength training.

At 60% of 1RM squat, both fast and slow eccentric conditions produced greater peak concentric velocity (PCV) than normative duration.

Using faster eccentric phases may enhance peak performance in squats.

Pre-exhaustion training allows for a greater training volume.

Practitioners can implement pre-exhaustion training to enhance training volume.

Relative quadriceps muscle EMG activity was significantly greater in elastic band resistance exercise (EB-RET) and machine knee extensions (MN-RET) compared to body-weight squats (BW-RET) in both age groups (P < 0.001).

Incorporating EB-RET and MN-RET may enhance muscle activation in resistance training programs for both age groups.

Both low and moderate resistance training loads are equally effective for improving muscular strength in older women.

Practitioners can use either low or moderate loads in resistance training programs for older women to achieve similar strength gains.

The estimated load at 0 velocity (LD0) was predictive of 1 repetition maximum (1RM), explaining 70.2% of its variance.

LD0 can be used as a reliable predictor for assessing 1RM in training settings.

Combining the slope of the individual load-velocity profile (LVP) with LD0 increased the prediction power of 1RM to 84.4%.

Incorporating the slope of the LVP can enhance the accuracy of 1RM predictions in training.

All subjects had a greater 1RM with the hook grip than with the closed grip (P < .001, effect size [ES] = 0.43).

Using the hook grip can enhance maximum lifting performance in trained individuals.

Peak velocity, peak power, peak force, and catch height were significantly greater when using the hook grip at all or most of the submaximal intensities.

Athletes may achieve better performance metrics at submaximal loads using the hook grip.

Both the narrow repetition zone (NPR) and wide repetition zone (WPR) in a pyramid system increased total strength in older women, with NPR showing a +11.3% increase and WPR showing a +13.8% increase.

Implementing a pyramid training system can significantly improve strength in older women.

There was a similar increase in muscle performance (peak torque, mean power output, and peak power output) between whey protein and leucine-matched collagen peptides groups after the resistance training program.

Both whey protein and collagen peptides can enhance muscle performance similarly in untrained individuals.

High responders increased their leg press one-repetition maximum (1RM) by 16.3% after training.

High responders can expect significant strength gains from hypertrophic strength training.

Maximal EMG activity increased by 21.3% from pre- to post-training for the total group.

Increased EMG activity indicates enhanced muscle activation, which can be beneficial for training outcomes.

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.

Both training groups (MC and UT) experienced significant increases in strength in the bench press (BP) and squat (SQ).

Both menstrual cycle-based and traditional training can effectively increase strength in trained women.

The menstrual cycle-based training group (MC) showed a significant improvement in countermovement jump (CMJ) performance.

Incorporating menstrual cycle considerations may enhance explosive strength training outcomes.

GLP-1 receptor agonists are effective agents for weight loss.

Practitioners can consider GLP-1 receptor agonists as a viable option for weight loss in patients.

Resistance training significantly improves upper limb muscular endurance in older women (19.50 ± 1.52 vs. 11.40 ± 2.87, p = 0.001).

Practitioners can use resistance training to enhance upper limb endurance in older female populations.

Resistance training significantly improves lower limb muscular endurance in older women (14.90 ± 3.10 vs. 26.56 ± 3.17, p = 0.001).

Practitioners can use resistance training to enhance lower limb endurance in older female populations.

Resistance training improves dynamic balance in older women, with significant improvements in anterior and posterolateral balance (63.9% ± 3.1% to 70.2 ± 2.1 and 88.1 ± 3.9 to 94.2 ± 2.7, p = 0.001).

Practitioners can use resistance training to improve dynamic balance in older female populations.

Traditional-set structure (TRAD) resulted in significantly greater velocity loss magnitude (g = 1.50) compared to cluster-set structure (CLUS).

Using traditional-set structures may enhance performance metrics like velocity loss during resistance training.

Fatigue produced during a basketball game can be analyzed to offer practical solutions for recovery.

Analyzing fatigue can help develop targeted nutritional strategies for recovery.

Traditional-set structure (TRAD) resulted in significantly greater velocity loss magnitude (g = 1.50) compared to cluster-set structure (CLUS).

Practitioners may consider using traditional-set structures to enhance performance metrics like velocity loss.

Only nutrition knowledge and food choice were associated with weight loss at 18 months.

Focusing on enhancing nutrition knowledge and food choices can be crucial for weight loss success.