scholarly journals Changes in Health and Physical Fitness Parameters After Six Months of Group Exercise Training in Firefighters

Sports ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 143
Author(s):  
Matthew L. Sokoloski ◽  
Brandon R. Rigby ◽  
C. Ryan Bachik ◽  
Ryan A. Gordon ◽  
Isaac F. Rowland ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Anaerobic Power ◽  
Fitness Testing ◽  
Training Methods ◽  
Muscular Endurance ◽  
Group Exercise ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Proper Training ◽  
Fitness Parameters

Proper training methods may be used as an effective preventative measure for many of the musculoskeletal injuries sustained as a first responder that are inherent to the profession. The traditionally low fitness levels and poor exercise habits of city firefighters may predispose this population to an increased risk of chronic conditions, such as cardiovascular and metabolic disease. The purpose of this study was to analyze changes in the health and fitness parameters of professional firefighters across North Texas during a six-month training program. Twenty-two professional firefighters completed six months of group training, consisting of two training sessions per week. These individuals underwent a pre- and post-fitness testing protocol that consisted of body composition, range of motion, anaerobic power, muscular endurance, and cardiorespiratory fitness. Improvements (p < 0.05) in flexibility, anaerobic performance, fatigue index, muscular endurance, and aerobic fitness were found following the six-month training program. No differences in body composition or peak power were observed (p > 0.05). Six months of group exercise improves aerobic and anaerobic fitness, exercise tolerance, muscular endurance, and flexibility in firefighters.

INFLUENCE OF A 6-WEEK MIXED BALLISTIC-PLYOMETRIC TRAINING ON THE LEVEL OF SELECTED STRENGTH AND SPEED INDICES OF THE LOWER LIMBS IN YOUNG FOOTBALL PLAYERS

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 198
Author(s):  
Marcin Krawczyk ◽  
Mariusz Pociecha
Keyword(s):  
Training Program ◽  
Motor Skills ◽  
Muscle Power ◽  
Anaerobic Power ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Training Methods ◽  
Plyometric Training ◽  
Cohen’S D ◽  
Cohen's D

The development of muscle power should be taken into account in soccer training. The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of a 6-week of mixed power training on the level of the motor skills of the lower limbs of young soccer players. The training was conducted during the starting period. The study included twelve 16-18-year-old players who regularly participated in specific soccer trainings and played in regional competitions. Their basic anthropometric features were measured. The assessment of the power of the lower limbs was carried out using two jump tests: CMJ and SJ. The maximum anaerobic power was calculated and was expressed in relation to body weight and lean body mass. In addition, Drop Jump tests were performed from three different heights on the basis of which RSI reactive strength index were calculated. On completion of the training program an increase in the level of the results of all the tests was observed: SJ (cm) (cohen's d: 0.43), CMJ (cm) (cohen's d: 0.33), SJPmax (W/kg) (cohen's d: 0.43), CMJPmax (W/kg) (cohen's d: 0.30), SJPmax (W/LBMkg) (cohen's d): 0,57), CMJPmax (W/LBMkg) (cohen's d: 0,44), RSI 0,2 (cohen's d: 0,59), RSI 0,3 (cohen's d: 0,45), RSI 0,4 (cohen's d: 0,58). An additional six-week ballistic-plyometric training program, used as a supplement to the basic training plan during the start period, resulted in an increase in the motor skills of the lower limbs of young soccer players. The application of combined ballistic and plyometric training methods helps to improve the strength and speed potential of young soccer players. 

Effect of a 10-Week strength training program and recovery drink on body composition, muscular strength and endurance, and anaerobic power and capacity

Nutrition ◽  
2004 ◽  
Vol 20 (5) ◽  
pp. 420-427 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph A Chromiak ◽  
Brianne Smedley ◽  
William Carpenter ◽  
Robert Brown ◽  
Yun S Koh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Strength Training ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Muscular Strength ◽  
Anaerobic Power

scholarly journals Fitness, body composition and vascular health in adolescent and young adult survivors of paediatric brain cancer and cranial radiotherapy

2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Treya M. Long ◽  
Shoshana R. Rath ◽  
Tessa D. Maroni ◽  
Karen E. Wallman ◽  
Helen C. Atkinson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Young Adult ◽  
Endothelial Function ◽  
Brain Cancer ◽  
Muscular Strength ◽  
Adolescent And Young Adult ◽  
Muscular Endurance ◽  
Mineral Density ◽  
Cranial Radiotherapy ◽  
Increased Risk

Abstract Background Survivors of paediatric brain cancer and/or cranial radiotherapy (CRT) are at an increased risk of developing serious comorbidities. Established risk factors for chronic disease include central obesity, endothelial abnormalities and diminished fitness. Objectives Here we characterised anthropometry, body composition, bone mineral density (BMD), heart rate (HR), blood pressure (BP), endothelial function, muscular strength and endurance and aerobic fitness in adolescent and young adult (AYA) survivors. Methods Twenty survivors (10 male, 10 female; 20 ± 2 years) were compared with 19 matched controls. Muscular strength was assessed using three repetition maximum tests, while muscular endurance was determined as number of repetitions performed per minute. Peak oxygen uptake (VO2 peak) was assessed on a treadmill using a modified chronotropic protocol. Anthropometric measurements, HR and BP were taken using standard clinical protocols, while body composition and BMD were determined using dual X-ray absorptiometry (DXA). Endothelial function was measured using the flow mediated dilation technique. Results Survivors demonstrated deficits in muscular strength (latissimus dorsi pull-down, p = 0.020; bicep curl, p = 0.009), muscular endurance (squats, p = 0.012; sit-ups, p = 0.030; push-ups, p = 0.013), minute ventilation at peak exericse (p = 0.002) and VO2peak (L/min, p = 0.002; mL/kg/min, p = 0.008; mL/kg LBM/min, p = 0.010). Additionally, survivors had greater waist-to-hip ratios (p = 0.032), resting HR (p = 0.048) and higher percentage of total body (p = 0.017), central (p = 0.009) and peripheral (p = 0.032) fat. Lean body mass (p = 0.004) and BMD (p = 0.005) were lower in the survivor group. Conclusion AYA survivors of paediatric brain cancer and/or CRT exhibit altered body composition, increased resting HR and reduced BMD, muscular strength, muscular endurance and cardiorespiratory fitness compared to controls.

scholarly journals The effects of muscle action, repetition duration, and loading strategies of a whole-body, progressive resistance training programme on muscular performance and body composition in trained males and females

2016 ◽  
Vol 41 (10) ◽  
pp. 1064-1070 ◽  
Author(s):  
James Peter Fisher ◽  
Luke Carlson ◽  
James Steele
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Resistance Training ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Training Methods ◽  
Muscular Endurance ◽  
Muscular Performance ◽  
Traditional Training ◽  
Exercise Effect ◽  
Composition Changes

Research has produced equivocal results with regard to eccentric (ECC) only compared with traditional concentric/eccentric resistance training (RT). When considered in relation to load- and repetition duration-accentuated (ECC) training as well as the use of isokinetic and isoinertial training methods, there is a relative dearth of literature considering multi-joint, multi-exercise RT interventions. The present study considered 59 male and female participants randomly divided in to 3 sex counterbalanced groups; ECC only (ECC, n = 20), repetition duration-accentuated ECC (ECC-A, n = 20), and traditional (CON, n = 19) performing full-body, effort matched RT programmes for 2 days·week−1 for 10 weeks. Outcomes were muscular performance, including absolute muscular endurance and predicted 1-repetition maximum, in addition to body composition. No significant between-groups differences were identified for change in muscular performance measures for leg press or chest press exercises, or for body composition changes. Analyses revealed a significantly greater improvement for CON compared with ECC groups (p < 0.05) for change in absolute muscular endurance for the pull-down exercise. Effect sizes for muscular performance changes were moderate to large for all groups and exercises (0.75–2.00). The present study supports previous research that ECC-only training produces similar improvements in muscular performance to traditional training where intensity of effort is controlled. Data herein further supports the use of uncomplicated, low-volume RT to momentary failure as an efficacious method of improving muscular performance in trained persons.

scholarly journals Effect of Dry-Land Core Training on Physical Fitness and Swimming Performance in Adolescent Elite Swimmers

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mu-Yeop JI ◽  
Jin-Ho YOON ◽  
Ki-Jae SONG ◽  
Jae-Keun OH
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Swimming Performance ◽  
Anaerobic Power ◽  
Training Group ◽  
Core Stability ◽  
Muscular Endurance ◽  
Muscular Power ◽  
Dry Land ◽  
Core Training

Background: We aimed to investigate the effect of a 12-week dry-land core training program on physical fitness and swimming performance in elite adolescent swimmers. Methods: Thirty subjects were selected and assigned to the core training group (CTG, n=15) and the traditional weight training group (WTG, n=15) in Seoul, Korea, between Sep and Dec 2016. The field fitness test was performed to determine the isotonic maximum muscular strength (one repetition maximum of deadlift and cable pulldown), anaerobic power (Wingate test), core stability (sports-specific endurance plank), core muscular power (front abdominal power, side abdominal power), muscular endurance of limbs (push-up, endurance jump), and swim performance improvement (personal record). Differences between groups after the exercise intervention were analyzed using two-way analysis of variance with repeated measures. Results: There were no significant interactions in isotonic maximum strength, anaerobic power (mean power, fatigue index), core muscular power, muscular endurance of limbs (endurance jump), and swim record improvement (P>0.05). The anaerobic peak power (P<0.001), sports-specific endurance plank test (P<0.001), and push-up test (P<0.001) showed significant interaction effects. Conclusion: The 12-week dry-land core training program resulted in statistically significant improvements in anaerobic power, core stability, upper extremity muscular endurance, and swimming performance.

scholarly journals REPETITIVE SPRINT OR CALISTHENICS TRAINING: WHICH IS MORE SUCCESSFUL FOR ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE?

2021 ◽  
pp. 42-48
Author(s):  
Cengiz Ölmez ◽  
İbrahim Orkun Akcan
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Performance Improvement ◽  
Athletic Performance ◽  
Anaerobic Power ◽  
Training Group ◽  
The Body ◽  
Training Methods ◽  
Sprint Training ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Flexion Extension

This study aims to compare the effects of repetitive sprint and calisthenics training methods on athletic performance improvement. The study was carried out with the voluntary participation of 20 international level kickboxers. Athletes were randomly assigned into two groups as Repetitive Sprint Training Group (RSTG) (n=10; ̄age: 20, 20±1,32 years) and Calisthenics Training Group (CTG) (n=10; age: 21,20±1,23 years). Athletes participated in the training of their groups for six weeks, three times a week, every other day. The effects of training methods on the performance improvement of athletes were examined by measurements and tests performed at the pre-test (T1), interim-test (T2), and post-test (T3) stages. Athletes' height, body composition (body weight, body mass index, body fat mass), aerobic endurance (VO2max), peak anaerobic power, and isometric leg (knee, flexion-extension) strength values (60º/sec- 90º/sec) has been examined. At the end of the study, the data were analyzed at a 95% significance level. The results of the study revealed that the repetitive sprint and calisthenics training methods were effective on body composition, aerobic endurance, anaerobic power, and isokinetic strength parameters (p1<0.05), but the effect level was similar in both training methods (p2>0.05). Repetitive sprint and calisthenics training methods are both effective in regulating the body composition of athletes and accelerating aerobic endurance, power, and strength progress, but when designed at similar training intensity, both methods have similar effects.

scholarly journals A Short-Term Body Jump® Training Program Improves Physical Fitness and Body Composition in Young Active Women

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 3234
Author(s):  
Sergio Sellés-Pérez ◽  
Miguel García-Jaén ◽  
Juan Manuel Cortell-Tormo ◽  
Roberto Cejuela
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Young Women ◽  
The Body ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Flight Height ◽  
Fitness Parameters

(1) Background: Body Jump® is a novel group fitness program with musical support, which is performed rebounding in a minitrampoline. Although the number of practitioners has increased exponentially in recent years, this activity’s short-term effects on physical fitness and body composition in women have not yet been studied. (2) Methods: 27 healthy young women were randomly divided into a Body Jump® group (BJ) and a control group (CG). BJ performed three classes per week for one month. The week before and after the intervention, the anthropometric assessments were carried out to estimate the body composition, and different performance tests were performed to assess the jumping capacity (countermovement jump (CMJ) and squat jump (SJ) tests), the muscular strength (1RM test) and the aerobic fitness (UKK test). (3) Results: VO2 max (p = 0.001), CMJ flight height (p = 0.023), SJ flight height (p = 0.003) and the 1RM value in the half-squat exercise (p = 0.009) were significantly increased in BJ. In CG, there were no statistically significant differences after the intervention period. Regarding the changes in body composition, a significant enhancement in several parameters were found in BJ, such as the sum of skinfolds (p = 0.003) and the percentage of fat mass (p = 0.002), while no changes were found in any of the anthropometric variables in CG. (4) Conclusions: carrying out the Body Jump® program three days per week for one month had positive effects on physical fitness and body composition in a group of healthy young women. This training program can be an effective option for enhancing, in the short term, these fitness parameters and the body composition of these recreational users into the fitness centers.

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