Is Inertial Training More Effective Than Conventional Strength Training?

Inertial training group performed their training three times a week (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday) between between 7:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. for 6 weeks. Participants performed inertial training using Cyklotren (Inerion, Poland). Before each training session, a standardized warm-up was performed. Each session trained two muscle groups: elbow flexors and knee extensors. Each exercise included 3 sets, with the right and left extremities worked separately. In each set 12 repetitions were performed. A 2-minute break occurred between consecutive sets. Each exercise for elbow flexors was performed in standing position. Each exercise for knee extensors was performed in seated position in a bench. The range of motion for elbow flexors was approximately 130 degrees and for knee extensors was approximately 80 degrees.

Body building group performed body building training three times a week (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday) between 7:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. for 6 weeks using free weights. Before each training session, a standardized warm-up was performed. Each session trained two muscle groups: elbow flexors and knee extensors. Each exercise included 3 sets, with the right and left extremities worked separately. In each set 12 repetitions were performed. A 2-minute break occurred between consecutive sets. Each exercise for elbow flexors was performed in standing position. Each exercise for knee extensors was performed in seated position in a bench. The range of motion for elbow flexors was approximately 130 degrees and for knee extensors was approximately 80 degrees.