Background and Study Aim. The aim of this study was to examine the effect a 6-week plyometric training program on agility, vertical jump, squat speed performance in soccer players. Material Methods. A total 26 male players actively playing for Ankara Batıkent Kartal Sports Club participated as volunteers. had an average age 15.04 ± 0.16 years, height 172.48 5.14 cm, body weight 62.65 0.38 kg. Data players' gender, age, (kg), (cm), mass index (BMI), jump 30 m were obtained. Statistical...

The aim of the study is to determine whether development respiratory functions over time was affected in athletes who had Covid-19. This retrospective included a total 14 Covid-19 (8 judo and 6 skiing) as research group, 12 did not have 4 control group. Data were collected from routine performance measurements taken 2019 2021. Athletes' function muscle strength assessed using digital spirometer (Pony FX Cosmed, Italy). For data analysis, Skewness Kurtosis values, along with Shapiro-Wilk test...

The role of dietary antioxidants on exhaustive exercise-induced oxidative stress has been well investigated. However, the contribution total antioxidant capacity exogenous defense and exercise performance commonly disregarded. aims present investigation were to examine (i) effects intake body mechanisms, (ii) an damage in ultra-endurance athletes. study included 24 ultra-marathon runners long-distance triathletes (12 male 12 female) who underwent acute test (a cycle ergometer (45 min at 65%...

This study explores the association of respiratory muscle strength with aerobic endurance kinetics among athletes, a specific focus on maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max). Previous research has elucidated complex interactions between and skeletal muscles during exercise, highlighting critical role efficient respiration in maximizing athletic performance. The interplay active muscles, especially influence fatigue exercise capacity, is well-documented. High-intensity been shown to activate...

This study aims to compare the physical and physiological profiles between elite men women wrestlers of free style category. The research group consist twenty-nine twenty-one freestyle who camped for performance tests at Turkish Olympic Preparation Center in Ankara 2 months before European Wrestling Championship Budapest on March 28-April 3, 2022. Subjects performed leg arm Wingate anaerobic test (anaerobic power capacity), VO2max (aerobic endurance), Reactive agility, isokinetic isometric...

In reviewing the literature, it was decided to conduct this study due lack of studies investigating influence leg stiffness on performance parameters such as reactive agility, jumping power and speed in gymnasts. The aim is investigate effects gymnasts' jump speed. For purpose, 65 gymnastics athletes aged 12-22 years were included study. drop test (with Optojump measuring device) used evaluate jump, vertical (Optojump for evaluation stiffness, while 20m sprint Witty made evaluation....

AbstractThe aim of the present study was to examine screen time differences as an indicator sedentary lifestyle in terms some socio-demographic variables among university students. A total 2209 student (Mage = 20.80, SD 1.61 years) participated this study. The demographic information and data were collected by using a survey form. refers combined spent on watching TV/video, watching/playing/working computer, playing video games. Two x three factorial ANOVA revealed significant gender...

Bu çalışmanın amacı, farklı kategorilerdeki genç erkek tenisçilerin antropometrik ve somatotip özelliklerinin incelenmesidir. Yaşları 11,97 ± 0,18 yıl olan 30 tenisçinin özelliklerini incelemek amacı ile yaş, antrenman yaşı, boy uzunluğu, vücut ağırlığı, yağ yüzdesi ölçümleri yanında, 9 uzunluk, 14 çevre, 12 deri kıvrım kalınlığı 8 çap ölçümü alınmıştır. Araştırma gruplarının belirlenmesinde Heath-Carter (1), yüzdelerinin hesaplanmasında ise Yohaz formülü (2) kullanılmıştır. gruplarını,...

BACKGROUND: Shooting accuracy and ball speed are important factors relating to scoring in handball that could be affected by skeletal muscle fatigue. OBJECTIVE: To explore the effects of fatigue on male players' shooting speed. METHODS: Sixteen elite playe rs (Mage= 17.1 ± 1.7 years) participated laboratory field-testing sessions. Running speeds equal 75% participants' maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) values from tests were used as initial velocity for 30–15 intermittent fitness test...

Background: ‪Maturation is an important factor for exercise. The maturation effect on some anthropometric and motoric characteristics of students aged eight years was examined in this study. Material methods: ‪535 primary education voluntarily participated Anthropometric measurements (weight, height, sitting stroke length, rate, leg length body mass index), flexibility, handgrip strength, vertical jump (squat countermovement jump), tapping (skipping) test paramaters (step frequency, flight...

Çalışmanın amacı eskrim branşındaki erkek ve kadın sporcuların, eskrime özgü görsel reaksiyon simülasyon testi ile denge, anaerobik güç parametreleri arasındaki ilişkisinin incelenmesidir. Araştırma grubunu 9 (Xyaş=18,67± 2,61 yıl; Xva=72,17±12,89 kg; Xbu=178,95±6,11 cm), 6 (Xyaş=17,75±2,53 Xva=59,30±8,39 Xbu=164,79±3,98 cm) toplam 15 elit sporcuları oluşturmuştur. grubuna ölçümü için Witty-Sem test cihazı, denge Y-Blance platformu, parametrelerini ölçmek Monark Ergonometrik 894 E marka...

Background and Study Aim. This study aimed to examine the differences between a range of performance parameters in -Greco-Roman Freestyle wrestlers. The group consisted 60 young wrestlers, which 30 were Greco-Roman, freestyle. Material Methods. analysed included aerobic endurance, lower upper extremity anaerobic power capacity, postural sway, change direction, sprint (5m-10m-20m-30m), visual reaction. After calculating mean standard deviation values with descriptive statistical methods,...

Background and Study Aim. The prediction of running anaerobic sprint test 800 m performance by parameters critical velocity was examined in this study.
 Material Methods. participants study were consisted thirteen amateur soccer players (n=13, age=22.69±5.29 years, weight=72.46±6.32 kg, height=176.92±6.73 cm). 2400 tests performed for determination distance capacity. capacity determined three mathematical models (linear total distance, linear velocity, non-linear two parameter model)....

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The objective of this study was to investigate the impact athletes' respiratory muscle strength, as assessed through maximal inspiratory (MIP) and expiratory pressure (MEP), on aerobic endurance, indicated by oxygen consump-tion (Max VO2) kinetics. Respiratory strength using a digital spirometer (Pony FX Cosmed, Italy), while utilization capacity measured breath-by-breath automatic portable gas analysis system (Cosmed K5, Italy). Statistical conducted utilizing SPSS 22.0. Based...

Background: In basketball, agility is essential, characterized by the ability to change direction swiftly and accelerate. Traditional tests like Illinois Agility Test (IAT) Reactive (RAT) may not fully capture demands specific basketball. Purpose: This study aimed introduce Change of Direction Acceleration (CODAT), designed specifically for young basketball players. It evaluates CODAT’s effectiveness comparing it with IAT RAT through comprehensive analysis. Methods: We assessed 87...

Background: Repeated sprint ability (RSA) is defined as the to recover and maintain maximal effort during repeated sprints, recognised a crucial performance component in team sports. The exercise mode used test RSA may influence contributions of different energy systems. primary aim this study address critical gap between traditional cycling-based anaerobic tests, such Wingate test, practical, sport-specific demands running field-based Methods: This involved 32 professional soccer players...

The aim of this study was to investigate the reliability tennis-specific change direction (77COD) test with vertical jump tests (Squat Jump and Countermovement Jump) in adolescent tennis players. A total 58 athletes (31 girls, 27 boys) actively playing tennis, an average age 10.57 ± 2.54 years, participated study. Tests retests were completed within 2 weeks. Bland–Altman (B&A) plots established Pearson’s correlation analysis conducted on 77COD, CMJ, SJ tests. Simple linear regression...

The aim of this study is to examine the individual's perspective on healthy aging through exercise. Individuals aged 18-60 years who have been physically active for at least one year were included in study. focused exercise behaviors young and middle-aged individuals photographs. photovoice method was used discover how affects individuals. Content analysis analyze photographs participants. Environmental, psychosocial, individual themes emerged with interpretation data. According results...

AbstractAbstractThe purpose of the research is to explore level influence children’s early maturation on some jumping parameters. Research groups consisted (ngirl=205 nboy=210) child players from 4 years old 10 with different academy junior sports hall. The were measured for mass, standing and sitting height. Leg length was calculated by subtracting participant’s height their To assess parameters, counter-movement jump achieved. participants completed counter movement jumps arm swing...

Amaç: Tabancalı atıcılık sporcularında ayak genişliği, postural salınım, üst ekstremite izometrik kas kuvveti ve atış performansı arasındaki ilişkinin incelenmesidir. Gereç Yöntemler: Araştırmanın örneklem grubunu 12 tabancalı milli takım sporcusu oluşturdu. Sporcuların anındaki salınımları Kistler® marka Body Sway Modülü ile IsoMed 2000 izokinetik kuvvet ölçüm cihazı değerlendirildi. Atış performansları, 2017-2018 yılları arasında resmi müsabaka sonuçlarının ortalamaları alınarak Veriler...