Browsing by Subject "Muscle Strength"

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    Comparison of the effects of core stabilization exercises on muscle strength and balance in women and men
    (Servicio de Publicaciones. Universidad de Murcia, 2025) Kirantay, Şevval Rümeysa; Günendi, Gizem; Akyüz, Ömer; Sin departamento asociado
    The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of core stabilization exercises on balance and core muscle strength in healthy male and female individuals and to determine whether these effects differ by gender. The study was conducted at the Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Laboratory of Istanbul Yeni Yüzyıl University. Thirty university students, aged between 18 and 30, voluntarily participated in the study. The participants were divided into two groups: 15 women and 15 men. The static balance of the participants was measured using the Flamingo Balance Test, and their dynamic balance was assessed using the Y-Balance Test. The core muscle strength evaluations were performed using the "Core Muscle Strength and Stability" test, which consists of 9 stages. Both groups were provided with a 6-week core stabilization exercise program, which was applied three days a week. At the end of the study, the final test results of the women and men were compared to examine the effects of core stabilization exercises, which were applied for the same duration and intensity, on balance and muscle strength. The results showed significant differences in the static and dynamic balance measurements in women (p<0.05), while no such difference was observed in men (p>0.05). No significant difference in muscle strength tests was found between women and men (p>0.05). It is important to consider gender-specific differences in the planning and implementation of core stabilization programs.
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    El “récord personal” estima el rendimiento de fuerza y resistencia en el entrenamiento Clean & Jerk: un análisis del Crossfit® GRACE Benchmark
    (Universidad de Murcia. Servicio de publicaciones, 2024) Albernaz, Thiago; Sales, Marcelo; Inacio, Pedro Augusto; Chiappa, Gaspar; Barcelos, Roberto; Bezerra, Mairiel; Oliveira Silva, Iransé; Portugal, Eduardo; Lopes Martins, Rodrigo; Tavares, Igor; Marques Neto, Silvio; Machado, Sergio; Sá Filho, Alberto
    Nuestro objetivo fue investigar si el registro personal (PR), las variables antropométricas y la experiencia explicarían adecuadamente las variaciones en el rendimiento de fuerza y resistencia en Clean and Jerk(C&J). Se reclutaron por etapas 30 participantes que competían en Crossfit® (CF). La 1ª visita consistió en un análisis de bioimpedancia y familiarización con BenchmarkGRACE (30 repeticiones de C&J). Se excluyeron los participantes que no eran elegibles para RX. El resto se estratificó en 2 categorías RX elite (tiempo de ejecución < 3 min) y RX intermedio (> 3 min). En la 2ª visita, el PR se determinó para los participantes de RX intermedios. En la 3ª visita, los sujetos se sometieron a GRACE en el menor tiempo posible. La regresión lineal estableció la asociación de las relaciones públicas, las variables antropométricas y el tiempo de experiencia con el tiempo de desempeño de C&J. Los resultados demuestran una asociación entre el PR y el rendimiento de fuerza de C&J (r = -0,690; R2= 0,482; p= 0,001), lo que sugiere que la PR explicaría el 48% de las variaciones en el rendimiento. No hubo relevancia entre la masa magra (r = -0,314; p= 0,220), porcentaje de grasa (r = 0,274; p= 0,228) y experiencia (r = -0414; p= 0,098) en GRACE. Se concluye que los valores de PR explican moderadamente las variaciones en el rendimiento de fuerza-resistencia GRACE. Sin embargo, no es posible decir lo mismo de las variables antropométricas y de la experiencia.
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    The effects of special fabric-based exercises on physical fitness among the elderly in Na O Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Muang District, Loei Province
    (Servicio de Publicaciones. Universidad de Murcia, 2025) Sripoka, Jaratsri; Panyakham, Artith; Kanpetta, Yupaporn; Bumrung, Neranoch; Hiruntrakul, Ashira; Seaburin, Worasit; Sin departamento asociado
    The aim of this study was to examine the effects of a fabric-based exercise program on the physical fitness of the elderly individuals in the Na O Subdistrict Administrative Organization area. A total of 45 participants, aged 60-79 years, were assessed for physical fitness indicators, including body weight, body mass index (BMI), muscle strength, flexibility, and endurance of the cardiovascular and circulatory systems. The participants were selected by using purposive sampling technique and engaged in a fabric-based exercise program 3 days per week for 12 weeks. The results showed that before joining the program and 12 weeks after participating in the program, there was no difference in average mean of body weight, BMI, endurance, flexibility, and the 2-minute standing knee up and down test (p > 0.05). However, the muscle strength statistically significant increased (p < 0.05). An exercise program using fabric is a beneficial activity for increasing muscle strength in older adults, as the fabric is harmless in terms of weight on the joints, and it can be positioned in easy movements. Additionally, fabric is commonly available in daily life and can be used to promote health when correct training postures are applied according to natural movement patterns.