THE EFFECT OF RESISTANCE BAND TRAINING ON THE MAXIMUM FORCE AND ANAEROBIC POWER OF BOXERS

Study was carried out to examine the effect of application of resistance band in the female boxers on the levels of the anaerobic power and Maximal Bench Press force (MBP). The study was carried out on 12 female subjects, in ages between 19 and 23yo, who are actively engaged in the boxing branch. The subjects were divided into two groups, each consisting of 6 people, as Constant Resistance (CR) and Wavy Resistance (WR). The average age of CR group was 21.33±0.81 years, the average height 169.67±2.06 cm, and the average body weight 65.28±8.95 kg. The average age of WR group was 21.16±0.75 years, the average height 173.50±3.27 cm, and the average body weight 65.56±3.19 kg. In the study, the exercise of resistance band was made by all subjects four days a week for 6 weeks between  the  hours 9.00-10.00,  boxing  training for competition period between the hours 18:00–20:00  in  evenings. In CR group, the bands in the same color and resistance were used by the method of the black band constant, resistance, in WR group, the bands in different color (red, blue, black) and resistance by the wavy method. Before training, the body weights, and the levels of anaerobic power and MBP levels of both groups were determined. The same measurements were repeated six weeks later. In the statistical analyses of the data obtained, in determining the differences between in-group test and the final test, Paired-sample t-test was used. In determining the difference between two groups, pre-test and final test, independent samples t-test was used. The significance between differences was determined at the level of P<0,05. As a result; as a matter of fact, it can be said that the constant resistance method of CR group is more effective than the wavy resistance method of WR group. Hence, conducting the studies of resistance band that will be conducted specific to branch, using the method of constant resistance, can be more effective.  Article visualizations

ASSESSMENT OF ANAEROBIC POWER WITH ARM AND LEG WINGATE TESTS IN ATHLETES

The research was carried out with the aim of determining and assessing arm anaerobic power, leg anaerobic power and aerobic capacity in individuals with different branches of active sports. A total of 60 subjects engaged in active sports at Elite level in different branches participated in the study. These branches are; wrestling (group G, n:10), football (Group F, N = 10), bicycle (BI group, n = 10), boxing (BO group, n = 10), taekwondo (TA group, n = 10), and tennis (TE group, n = 10). The research was carried out in the performance Laboratory of Selçuk University School of Physical Education and Sports. For anaerobic measurements, two separate Monark branded Wingate ergometers for arm and leg were used. Shuttle run tests were performed for aerobic measurements. SPSS for Windows 15.0 package program was used in the calculation and assessment of the obtained data. The normality distribution of the measured parameters was determined by the Shapiro-Wilks test. One-way variance analysis (ANOVA) was used to determine the differences between sports branches. In determining the source of difference, the LCD and Dunnett's C were applied from Post-Hoc tests. Significance level was taken as 0.05 in this study. As a result of the leg Wingate ergometer test, the peak power values of wrestlers were found to be significantly different at p<0.05 level compared to those of football, boxing, taekwondo and tennis players. The results of arm Wingate ergometer test showed that the peak power values of the boxers and wrestlers were significantly different in p<0.05 compared to the athletes in other branches. When their MaxVO2 levels were examined, it was observed that the values of cyclists differ significantly in p<0.05 compared to the average of athletes in other branches except wrestlers.  Article visualizations

The effects of aerobic dance exercise on body composition changes associated with weight change in sedentary women

Arslan, Fatma (Aksaray, Yazar)The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of aerobic dance exercise on body composition in sedentary overweight women. In this study, Total 55 adult sedentary women participated as volunteers. The age, height and weight averages of the subjects exercise and control group were respectively 35,10±9,12 years, 1,60±5,22 m and 68,55±6,73 kg (n=29) and 30,27±10,85 years, 1,59±5,53 cm and 61,25±8,38 kg (n=26). Body composition (via skinfolds caliper), waist hip ratio, waist circumference were measured and body fat percentage, Basal Metabolic Rate and Lean Body Mass were calculated at sedentary women. The measurements were taken twice as before and after aerobic-dance exercise being applied an 8-week series of one hour exercise three days per week. The control group did not participate in any physical activity during the six-week period. There were significant differences between pretest and posttest for weight, body mass index, waist circumference, waist hip ratio, metabolic and body composition parameters in exercise group (p<0,05). Besides there were significantly decreased body weight, Lean Body Mass, Basal Metabolic Rate and fat percentage (p<0,05). Furthermore, there were not significant differences between pretest and posttest for waist circumference, waist hip ratio, body composition parameters, Lean Body Mass, Basal Metabolic Rate, body weight and body fat percentage in control group(p>0,05). As a result, it can be say that aerobic dance exercise at a moderate intensity and duration can improve physical fitness and can decrease body fat percentage, Lean Body Mass and Basal Metabolic Rate during weight loss...

Orta yaşlı perimenopozal sedanter bayanlarda pilates mat egzersiz programının kilo kaybı ve fiziksel uygunluk parametreleri üzerine etkilerinin değerlendirilmesi

Arslan, Fatma (Aksaray, Yazar)Menopoz, adet kanamasının kalıcı olarak kesildiği zamandır. Perimenopoz düzensiz kanama (6 hafta- 4 ay) veya terleme, sıcak basması gibi vasomotor semptomlar olarak tanımlanır. Bu çalışmaya sıcak basması olgusuna sahip toplam 66 orta yaşlı, kilolu sedanter bayan gönüllü olarak katıldı. Sedanter kadınlardan vücut ağırlığı, vücut kompozisyonu (skinfold kaliper aracılığı ile), bel-kalça oranı, bel çevresi ve vücut yağ yüzdesi verileri elde edildi.ayrıca deneklere bilgi formu aracılığı ile menaposol kanama düzenleri, (vasomotor semptomlar dahil) dereceleri, soruldu. Ölçümler 6 hafta, haftada 3 gün 1 saat uygulanan pilates mat antrenman program öncesinde ve sonrasında alındı. Kontrol grubu 6 hafta boyunca her hangi bir egzersiz programına katılmadı. Egzersiz grubunda kilo, BMI, bel çevresi, bel-kalça oranı, yağ yüzdesi ve vücut kompozisyonu parametrelerinde öntest ve sontest arasında önemli farklılıklar bulundu. Aynı zamanda, kontrol grubunda aynı ölçümlerde öntest ve son test arasında önemli farklılıklar yoktu. Deneklerin cevaplarına gore pilates mat egzersizi vasomotor semptomlardan sıcak basması üzerine önemli derecede etkili olduğu tespit edildi. Sonuç olarak bu çalışmanın bulguları pilates mat egzersiz programının kilo kaybı ve vücut kompozisyonu üzerine etkilerini desteklemektedir. Pilates mat egzersizleri, menapozol geçişe maruz kalan bayanlar için uzun süre faydalı olabilir.Menopause starts when menstruation permanently cuts off. Perimenopause was defined as irregular bleeding (6 weeks to 4 months) and/or vasomotor symptoms such as sweating and hot flushes (3). Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine the effects of intermittent exercise on body composition, fat distribution and vasomotor symptoms in perimenopausal sedentary women. In this study participated that total 66 middle-aged with the phenomenon of hot flushes overweight sedentary women as volunteers. Body weight, Body composition (via skinfolds caliper), waist hip ratio, waist circumference and body fat percentage were obtained from sedentary women. Besides subjects were asked menopausal bleeding patterns (including vasomotor symptoms) states with information form. The measurements were taken twice as before and after Pilates mat training program being applied a 6-week series of one hour exercise three days per week. The control group did not participate in any activity exercise program during the six-week period. There were significant differences between pretest and posttest for weight, body mass index, waist circumference, waist hip ratio, fat percentage and body composition parameters in exercise group (p<0,05). Also, there were not significant differences between pretest and posttest for same measurements in control group. According to subjects' answers to was found that pilates mat exercise had significantly effective on hot flushes from vasomotor symptoms at sedentary women. As a result, the findings support of pilates mat exercises effects on weight loss and body composition parameters. Pilates mat exercises can have long-term benefits for women undergoing the menopausal transition