Microdosing: A Conceptual Framework for use as Programming Strategy for Resistance Training in Team Sports
M. Cuthbert, G. G. Haff, J. McMahon, Martin Evans, P. Comfort
Strength & Conditioning Journal June 15, 2023 DOI: 10.1519/ssc.0000000000000786 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Microdosing |
| Keywords | Education |
| Key findings | Microdosing in resistance training has potential benefits for team sports, but empirical research is limited and the term is often misused. |
Abstract
Supplemental Digital Content is Available in the Text. ABSTRACT Microdosing, in the context of resistance training, has increased in popularity within sporting environments where it is frequently used among strength and conditioning professionals. Although there is a clear definition for the concept within the literature, it is still commonly incorrectly used, and the extent to which microdosing has been explicitly investigated in empirical research is limited. However, there are many related research areas or themes (including programming for acute and chronic responses, programming around competition schedules, motor learning, and individualization) that indicate the potential benefits of microdosing as an overarching concept. There are also misinterpretations about the term and what microdosing entails; for example, the term microdosing is often used interchangeably with the concept of the minimum effective dose. Therefore, the aim of this review is to outline and discuss where some of these theories and concepts may or may not be appropriate for use within team sports, while also highlighting areas in which the application of microdosing requires further investigation. Although microdosing may be a relatively new term, which is considered “trendy” among practitioners, the underlying principles associated with microdosing have been expressed and investigated for a long time.
Comparable studies
Other narrative reviews on microdosing, most cited first.
| Study | Year | Design | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big physics, small doses: the use of AMS and PET in human microdosing of development drugs | 2003 | Review | |
| Phase 0/microdosing approaches: time for mainstream application in drug development? | 2020 | Review | |
| Microdosing and drug development: past, present and future | 2013 | Review | |
| Microdosing and Other Phase 0 Clinical Trials: Facilitating Translation in Drug Development | 2016 | Review | |
| Expectancy Effects in Psychedelic Trials. | 2024 | Review |
Citations in the library
Cited by 2
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- Microdosing of Flywheel Training: Effects of Low Versus High Training Frequency on Muscle Mass, Strength, and Power. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance May 4, 2026
Cites 4
- Big physics, small doses: the use of AMS and PET in human microdosing of development drugs Nature Reviews Drug Discovery February 28, 2003
- Microdosing and drug development: past, present and future Expert Opinion on Drug Metabolism & Toxicology April 4, 2013
- A systematic study of microdosing psychedelics PLoS One February 6, 2019
- Microdosing: Old Wine in a New Bottle? Current State of Affairs and Future Avenues. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance October 6, 2022