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How Do Master Weightlifters Train? A Transnational Study of Weightlifting Training Practices and Concurrent Training

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  • Marianne Huebner

    (Department of Statistics and Probability, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA)

  • Friedrich Faber

    (Bundesverband Deutscher Gewichtheber, Masterausschuss Gewichtheben, 69181 Leimen, Germany)

  • Katharine Currie

    (Department of Kinesiology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA)

  • Thomas Rieger

    (Faculty of Business and Sport, University of Europe for Applied Sciences, 58638 Iserlohn, Germany)

Abstract

(1) Background: The wide range of preparedness, physical fitness, and capabilities of older athletes makes it challenging to recommend general training programs for this cohort ranging from ages 35 to 80 and older. Weightlifting has enjoyed an unprecedented growth in recent years, especially among women. The objectives of this study are to describe age and sex differences in self-reported training regimens and concurrent training for Masters weightlifters and investigate regional differences. (2) Methods: A total of 1051 Masters weightlifters from Australia, Canada, Europe, and the USA completed an online survey that included questions on sport history and training practices. (3) Results: A training session typically lasted 1.5 to 2 h for both sexes across all ages. Weightlifters engaged in concurrent training (66.9%), especially in endurance training (24.9%) and CrossFit (36.4%), but the proportions differed across geographic regions. Older females maintained training 4 days per week, while older males reduced this to 3 days per week. (4) Conclusions: Weightlifting training practice of Masters athletes was remarkably consistent across ages, but concurrent training differed between males and females and across regions. This study provides helpful information for athletes, coaches, and sport organizations about the variation in weightlifting training practices and concurrent training of older athletes.

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  • Marianne Huebner & Friedrich Faber & Katharine Currie & Thomas Rieger, 2022. "How Do Master Weightlifters Train? A Transnational Study of Weightlifting Training Practices and Concurrent Training," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(5), pages 1-20, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:5:p:2708-:d:758906
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    1. Marianne Huebner & Wenjuan Ma & Thomas Rieger, 2021. "Weightlifting during the COVID-19 Pandemic—A Transnational Study Regarding Motivation, Barriers, and Coping of Master Athletes," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(17), pages 1-16, September.
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    1. Marianne Huebner & Bryan Riemann & Andrew Hatchett, 2023. "Grip Strength and Sports Performance in Competitive Master Weightlifters," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(3), pages 1-12, January.

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