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

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...

Preparation and characterization of PAN/CNT nanocomposite fiber supports for membrane filtration

Polymeric membranes have low mechanical, chemical, and thermal resistances, whereas carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have excellent mechanical properties, in addition to high chemical and thermal stability. Hence, polyacrylonitrile/multiwalled CNT (PAN/CNT) nanocomposite fibers were synthesized via an electrospinning process in order to modify the properties of PAN nanofibers. The resultant nanofibers were then characterized by scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. It was found that the addition of CNTs into the polymer solution increased the roughness of the fiber surface. The diameters of the PAN, 0.1% CNT doped PAN and 0.5% CNT doped PAN nanofibers are 1.63, 0.59 and 1.39 mu m, respectively. Hence, the thickness of the nanocomposite fiber was seen to be dependent on the CNT concentration. The protein adsorption onto the 0.1% CNT doped PAN nanofibers and 0.5% CNT doped PAN nanofibers were 26% and 34% less than the PAN nanofibers, respectively. Hence, adding CNTs to the PAN/CNT nanocomposite fibers also had the potential to alleviate fouling. Based on these results, the modification of PAN/CNT nanocomposite fibers was confirmed, and these fibers were deemed to be a good alternative to current support materials for membranes.Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey, through the Support Program for Scientific and Technological Research Projects [111R012]; Suleyman Demirel University through the Scientific Research Projects Programme [SDU-3785]The authors gratefully acknowledge the National Research Center on Membrane Technologies (MEM-TEK), Istanbul Technical University for their contribution of electrospinning instrument usage. This research was supported by a grant (111R012) from the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey, through the Support Program for Scientific and Technological Research Projects, and in part supported by a grant (SDU-3785) from Suleyman Demirel University through the Scientific Research Projects Programme

The effect of camp term on some respiration parameters in female taekwondoers

Bu araştırmada Avrupa şampiyonası öncesi Türkiye bayan Tekvando milli takımında mücadele eden bayan sporcuların, 4 haftalık kamp döneminin bazı solunum parametreleri üzerine etkisinin incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Araştırmaya Avrupa şampiyonasına hazırlanan üst düzeyde Tekvando sporu ile uğraşan yaş ortalamaları 22,26±3,29 yıl, boy ortalamaları 171,07±6,62 cm olan 13 bayan tekvandocu, denek olarak katılmıştır. Deneklerin 4 haftalık kamp öncesi ve sonrası sabah aç karnına oturur pozisyonda cosmed marka spirometre kullanılarak bazı solunum parametreleri (FVC, PEF, PIF, VC, MVV) ölçülmüştür. Deneklerin ölçülen parametrelerin de ortalamaları hesaplanarak iki ölçüm zamanlamasının arasındaki farklılığın tespitinde wilcoxon signed ranks testi kullanıldı. Araştırmada 4 haftalık kamp sonrası FVC, PEF ve MVV değerlerinde anlamlı (p<0,05) artış bulunmuştur. PIF ve VC değerlerinde ve vücut ağırlığı ortalamalarında istatistiksel anlamda bir fark bulunamamıştır. Sonuç olarak 4 haftalık teknik ve taktik ağırlıklı antrenman programı taekwandocuların, performans antrenmanları ile akciğer fonksiyon parametrelerinde anlamlı artışlar meydana getirmiştir. Nitekim antrenmanlar ile solunum organlarına destek veren kassal gücün artması ile maksimal solunum kapasitesininde arttığı, buna bağlı akım hızı değişiklikleri yarattığı söylenebilir. Dolayısıyla performans antrenmanlarının akciğer fonksiyonlarını arttırabileceği söylenebilirIn this research it was aimed to examine the effect of 4 weeks camp term of female taekwondoers, who were struggling in female taekwondo national team of Turkey before the European Championships, on some respiration parameters. 13 female taekwondoers, who were preparing for European Championship making taekwando in top level, whose some of one , age average was 22,26&plusmn;3,29 year, height averages 171.07&plusmn;6,62 cm, attended as subjects to the research. Some respiration parameters (FVC, PEF, PIF, VC, MVV) of subjects were measured before and after 4 weeks camp, in the mornings, in the sitting position as they were hungry, by using cosmed brand spirometer. Medians of measured parameters of subjects also were assessed and in the determination of the difference between two measurement timings, Wilcoxon Signed Ranks test was used. Meaningful (p&lt;0.05) increase in the values PEF, PIF and MVV were found after 4 weeks camp. However there was no difference in PIF and VC values and body weight averages. In conclusion, four-week technical and tactical exercise program has brought about meaningful increases in taekwandoers' performance exercises and lung funcions.In fact,it can be said that maximal respiration capacity increases together with increasing muscular power which supports respiration organs by exercises and connected to it, it creates current speed changes.Consequently, it can be said that performance exercises increases lung functions

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

According to the normal weight, overweight and obese comparison of bioelectric impedance analysis method with the other methods

Women are faced with the problem of obesity because of over-nutrition, still life and birth weight. To Assess overweight and obesity are used with Body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, waist/hip ratio and skinfold thickness measurement method and Bioelectrical impedance analysis method. The purpose of this study was to compare of the methods used to assess body composition in normal weight, overweight and obese in adults women. In this study participated adult women that the mean age of normal weight 25.70 ± 7.85 (N 17), overweight 32.47 ± 8.22 (N 36), obese 38.12 ± 8.95 (N 40) and total N 93. Subjects body composition were evaluated with Body mass index, waist circumference, waist/hip ratio and skinfold thickness measurements and measured using bioelectric impedance analysis. For statically analysis, One Way Anova and Tukey tests were performed. Significance level was accepted as 0.05 for all tests. According to the results of anthropometric measurements was found BMI, waist circumference, and bioelectrical impedance analysis method for all the groups differ (p >0.05), waist / hip ratio values were found to be different between normal weight and obese groups (p >0.05) that participated in the research. Body mass index and bioelectric impedance are important methods to detect of obesity, and the waist circumference be used together these methods to determine the abdominal obesity may be more useful

Effectiveness of pelvic floor muscle training on symptoms and uroflowmetry parameters in female patients with overactive bladder.

İstanbul Bilim Üniversitesi, Tıp Fakültesi.Background/aim: To evaluate the effects of pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) on symptoms of overactive bladder (OAB) as well as uroflowmetry parameters and functional bladder capacity. Materials and methods: Fifty-nine female patients with OAB symptoms were included. Patients were assessed by SEAPI-QMM, uroflowmetry, and abdominal ultrasound. A specially designed PFMT program using a Pilates ball was generated for patients. The training period was 1-h sessions twice a week for 6 weeks and aerobic home exercises to be performed at home 4 or 5 times every other day. Following training, subjects were reevaluated for body mass index, SEAPI questionnaire, and uroflowmetry. Results: Initial mean SEAPI score, mean maximum and average flow rates, and mean voided volume were 9.8 ± 7.2, 29.8 ± 16.4 mL/s, 16.3 ± 8.7 mL/s, and 211.6 ± 173.5 mL, respectively. After completion of the training program, SEAPI scores improved significantly to 3.4 ± 6.4 (P < 0.05). Maximum and average flow rate results did not show significant changes, whereas voided volume seemed to have improved in conjunction with patients’ symptom scores (Pearson correlation coefficient: 0.86). Conclusion: According to our results, we think that proper PFMT results in increase of functional bladder capacity as well as improvement in OAB symptoms and can be recommended as first-line therapy or in conjunction with medical therapy in severe cases