Peer-reviewed study
A little training preserved far more than doing nothing
Effect of Different Reduced Training Frequencies after 12 Weeks of Concurrent Resistance and Aerobic Training on Muscle Strength and Morphology
Last updated 2026-07-21
Source details
PubMed-linked study details.
- Authors
- Mpampoulis et al.
- Journal
- Sports. 2024.
- Identifiers
- PMID 39058089 · DOI 10.3390/sports12070198
Honest limits
What this study does not prove.
This was a small study of young women after a specific concurrent-training block. It does not establish one universal maintenance schedule for every person or goal.
Kris's practical takeaway
Here's what to do with it.
During a busy stretch, keep a small repeatable dose of training instead of treating the week as all-or-nothing.
What to remember
Three useful reminders.
Busy weeks need a maintenance plan, not a surrender
One repeatable session can keep the habit alive
Minimum effective training depends on what you built first
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