Studies have consistently shown that VO2 max increases slightly on a badly-designed resistance training program.
The purpose of strength training is to facilitate an increase in force production. Any athlete who relies on his strength program for aerobic conditioning is doing a badly-designed strength program.I've been listening to other exercise professionals discuss why it may be more important to have better aerobic fitness levels than anaerobic for sports because of the body's natural inclination to fatigue when all energy is used anaerobically and the aerobic system takes over predominately after roughly 60-75 sec. of one bout of intense work.
Why must cardiovascular gains be obtained in the weight room? Are you not practicing your sport on the court, field, or in the ring? Is the sport an aerobic energy system stress? If it is, recovery from that stress produces adaptation. If it's not a stress, why is it important?Do you believe that cardiovascular gains can be made on your program that can transfer to the court, field, or boxing ring?