Table 2.
General training adaptations.
| Variable (units) | Time | Values (n=15) | value of p |
|---|---|---|---|
| DXA LSTM (kg) | PRE | 56.4 ± 6.7 | <0.001 |
| POST | 58.4 ± 6.8 | ||
| % change | 3.7 ± 3.1 | ||
| Mid-thigh mCSA (cm2) | PRE | 145 ± 21 | <0.001 |
| POST | 162 ± 20 | ||
| % change | 11.9 ± 5.4 | ||
| Type I fCSA (μm2) | PRE | 4,655 ± 1,112 | 0.13 |
| POST | 5,092 ± 1,138 | ||
| % change | 14.6 ± 28.0 | ||
| Type I MND size (μm2) | PRE | 2,367 ± 693 | 0.879 |
| POST | 2,397 ± 508 | ||
| % change | 6.7 ± 28.9 | ||
| Type II fCSA (μm2) | PRE | 5,410 ± 1,507 | 0.008 |
| POST | 6,561 ± 1,520 | ||
| % change | 31.9 ± 36.7 | ||
| Type II MND size (μm2) | PRE | 2,251 ± 697 | 0.043 |
| POST | 2,672 ± 428 | ||
| % change | 27.3 ± 38.4 | ||
| Mean fCSA (μm2) | PRE | 5,105 ± 1,291 | 0.013 |
| POST | 6,024 ± 1,238 | ||
| % change | 26.5 ± 32.0 | ||
| Est. 1RM leg press (kg) | PRE | 157 ± 54 | <0.001 |
| POST | 231 ± 71 | ||
| % change | 49.6 ± 17.3 | ||
| Est. 1RM deadlift (kg) | PRE | 105 ± 23 | <0.001 |
| POST | 141 ± 24 | ||
| % change | 36.2 ± 12.6 |
All data presented as mean±standard deviation values. Abbreviations: DXA, dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry; LSTM, lean/soft tissue mass; mCSA, muscle cross-sectional area; fCSA, fiber cross-sectional area; MND, myonuclear domain; Est. 1RM, estimated one repetition maximum.