Gender associated muscle-tendon adaptations to resistance training.

Gerard McMahonChristopher I MorseKeith WinwoodAdrian BurdenGladys L Onambélé

Published in: PloS one (2018)

Greater resting TGFβ-1 levels are associated with superior tendon mechanical properties. RT can impact opposite ends of the patella tendon force-elongation relationship in each sex. Thus, different loading patterns may be needed to maximize resistance training adaptations in each sex.

Keyphrases

resistance training
high intensity
body composition
anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
rotator cuff
mental health
transforming growth factor
heart rate variability
single molecule