The contribution of the neural factors in the initial phases of muscle strength training: a review of the literature

The contribution of the neural factors in the initial phases of muscle strength training: a review of the literature

Authors

  • Alex Souto Maior CEPLAC - Universidade Gama Filho RJ
  • Antônio Alves Instituto Brasileiro Médico de Reabilitação RJ

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5016/1011

Keywords:

Adaptação neural, treinamento de força, ganhos de força.

Abstract

Tests for standards of chronic activity such as strength training mark adaptations in the muscular and nervous systems. In this review some of the involved mechanisms are examined in order to disclose the importance of the action of the central nervous system and all of its constituent parts on human movement and the development of strength. There is a consensus that neural adaptations and all of the neuropsychological processes are fundamental for improving motor control and developing muscle strength for individuals who are beginners and advanced in muscle training. Topical foci are: the profits of strength at the beginning of training, neural development and coordination to intra-muscular and inter-muscular neural factors and the neuromuscular system, co-activation and bilateral deficit. A final conclusion was that, during early stages of muscle training, the neural factors correlate with progressive increments in strength.

Author Biography

Alex Souto Maior, CEPLAC - Universidade Gama Filho RJ

Atualmente está cursando Doutorado em Fisiologia na Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro. O profissional atua no curso de graduação do Centro Universitário Plínio Leite. Nos cursos de pós-graduação lato sensu é atuante como professor convidado da Universidade Gama Filho e Universidade Estácio de Sá. Tem experiência na área de Educação Física, com ênfase em Desempenho Humano e Exercícios, atuando principalmente nos seguintes temas: treinamento de força, adaptação neural, fisiologia do exercício, treinamento de força, metodologia, idosos e sistema cardiovascular. http://lattes.cnpq.br/1762252828526068

Published

2008-03-17

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