Neuromuscular Adaptations in Endurance-Trained Male Adolescents Versus Untrained Peers: A 9-Month Longitudinal Study

22/06/2024

Birat A, Garnier YM, Dupuy A, Bontemps B, Dodu A, Grossoeuvre C, Dupont AC, Rance M, Morel C, Blazevich AJ, Nottin S, Ratel S. Neuromuscular Adaptations in Endurance-Trained Male Adolescents Versus Untrained Peers: A 9-Month Longitudinal Study. Scand J Med Sci Sports. 2024 Jun;34(6):e14681. doi: 10.1111/sms.14681. PMID: 38881390.

Abstract

Background: Neuromuscular function is considered as a determinant factor of endurance performance during adulthood. However, whether endurance training triggers further neuromuscular adaptations exceeding those of growth and maturation alone over the rapid adolescent growth period is yet to be determined.

Objective: The present study investigated the concurrent role of growth, maturation, and endurance training on neuromuscular function through a 9-month training period in adolescent triathletes.

Link to the article: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38881390/