Table 2.
Average exercise training volume after familiarization to the equipment (weeks 5 to 8) and before final testing (weeks 29 to 32)
| Weeks 5 to 8 | Weeks 29 to 32 | Increase, % | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Repetitions per set | Weight per session, lb | Repetitions per set | Weight per session, lb | Weight per session, lb | |
| Resistance exercises | |||||
| Leg extension | 8 (2) | 1182 (598) | 8 (2) | 1498 (673)c | 32 (30) |
| Leg flexion | 9 (2) | 1520 (734) | 8 (2) | 1873 (751)c | 29 (29) |
| Leg press | 9 (2) | 4183 (1851) | 9 (2) | 5264 (2112)c | 26 (23)a |
| Hip abduction | 9 (2) | 1874 (773) | 8 (1) | 2263 (729)c | 23 (22) |
| Hip adduction | 9 (2) | 2061 (913) | 8 (2) | 2679 (1066)c | 39 (89) |
| Lateral pulldown | 8 (2) | 2272 (961) | 8 (2) | 2820 (1103)c | 24 (24) |
| Bench press | 8 (1) | 1236 (803) | 8 (2) | 1589 (938)c | 32 (34) |
| Overhead press | 8 (1) | 987 (530) | 7 (2) | 1215 (550)c | 26 (25) |
| Biceps curlb | 8 (2) | 632 (265) | 8 (2) | 789 (333)c | 26 (33) |
| Triceps extensionb | 9 (2) | 386 (205) | 8 (2) | 607 (254)c | 67 (48) |
| Seated row | 8 (2) | 1481 (668) | 8 (1) | 1837 (735)c | 25 (23) |
| Jumps/session | 36 (17) | 65 (30) | 101 (77) | ||
| Stair flights/session | 7 (3) | 15 (6) | 141 (80) | ||
Values are mean (SD)
a
One outlier was removed from the analysis; if included, the increase was 47 (227)%
b
Performed unilaterally
c
increase from weeks 5 to 8, p <0.001