Table 3. Volume-load and maximum number of repetitions in four sets (at 80% of maximal strength) during an isolated acute volume test throughout 12 weeks of strength training only (strength group) or high-intensity intermittent training plus strength training (concurrent training group).
Volume-load (kg) MNR
Strength training group
Baseline 3542 ± 952* 38 ± 12
Week 8 4822 ± 858 42 ± 4
Week 12 5391 ± 1115 44 ± 12
Concurrent training group
Baseline 3444 ± 1109 38 ± 11
Week 8 3990 ± 1572 37 ± 12
Week 12 3893 ± 1439 34 ± 12
Data are mean ± standard deviation; MNR: maximum number of repetitions;*different from weeks 8 and week 12 in ST group (p < 0.05).