Resistance and endurance training adaptations: Competing interests?

Resistance and endurance training adaptations: Competing interests? Can endurance and resistance training work together, or do they compete for adaptation? This article explores the science behind the so-called ‘interference effect’ and what it means for athletes and anyone exercising for long-term health. Optimal muscle health is characterized by high levels of strength, power, endurance, and metabolic flexibility. To achieve this broad range of capabilities, it seems intuitive that one should combine both endurance and resistance exercises, a strategy commonly referred to as ‘concurrent training’.