title: The Relationship Between Aerobic and Anaerobic Performance in Recreational Runners.
abstract: Research has indicated that combined aerobic and anaerobic training (concurrent training) may improve aerobic performance greater than aerobic training alone. The purpose of this investigation was to establish any associations between aerobic and anaerobic performance. Eleven participants (n = 11, age = 34.1 ± 13 years, VO2max= 58.4 ± 7.8) volunteered for this study. Participants were asked for endurance training experience (4.7 ± 3.7 years) and resistance training experience (4.1 ± 4.6 years). To meet training status, participants were to have a VO2maxin the 80thpercentile as per ACSM guidelines. The Bruce treadmill test was used to measure aerobic performance. In order to measure anaerobic performance, several tests were completed utilizing a force platform. A Pearson Product R Correlation Coefficient was calculated to determine correlations between variables. The results show significant correlation between VO2maxand RFD (r = 0.68). Further analyses utilizing Cohen's effect size indicated a strong association between VO2maxand peak force, as well as running efficiency and peak power, relative peak power, and power endurance. These results indicate an existing possibility that anaerobic performance measures such as RFD may have a positive relationship with aerobic performance measures such as VO2max. Therefore, it may be beneficial to integrate specific training components which focus on improving RFD as a method of improving running performance.
authors.affiliation: Department of Athletic Training & Exercise Physiology, Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, TX, USA.
authors.forename: Zachary M
authors.initials: ZM
authors.lastname: Gillen
authors.affiliation: Department of Athletic Training & Exercise Physiology, Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, TX, USA.
authors.forename: Frank B
authors.initials: FB
authors.lastname: Wyatt
authors.affiliation: School of Physical Therapy, University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, TX, USA.
authors.forename: Jason B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Winchester
authors.affiliation: Department of Athletic Training & Exercise Physiology, Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, TX, USA.
authors.forename: Dalton A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.affiliation: Department of Athletic Training & Exercise Physiology, Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, TX, USA.
authors.forename: Vidhi
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Ghetia
keywords: Endurance; concurrent training; explosive-strength; resistance training