{"title":"The predictive role of athletic mental energy on psychological resilience","authors":"Ö. Yazici, Bariş Mergan, Mehmet Kargün","doi":"10.5507/ag.2023.008","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5507/ag.2023.008","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51894,"journal":{"name":"Acta Gymnica","volume":"89 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2023-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70741589","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Sports fans' socialization, team identification and gendered differences between sport consumption","authors":"M. Lenartowicz, Natalia Organista","doi":"10.5507/ag.2023.007","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5507/ag.2023.007","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51894,"journal":{"name":"Acta Gymnica","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2023-08-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41394191","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Z. Alipour, P. Shamsipour Dehkordi, Marzieh Entezari
{"title":"The effect of games based on divergent and convergent thinking on motor competence and creativity in children aged 7-8 years","authors":"Z. Alipour, P. Shamsipour Dehkordi, Marzieh Entezari","doi":"10.5507/ag.2023.003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5507/ag.2023.003","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51894,"journal":{"name":"Acta Gymnica","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2023-07-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45411528","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
F. D’Elia, T. D’Isanto, G. Altavilla, Giovanni Esposito, G. Raiola
{"title":"Does training with visual occlusion improve technical skills in Under-14 football players?","authors":"F. D’Elia, T. D’Isanto, G. Altavilla, Giovanni Esposito, G. Raiola","doi":"10.5507/ag.2023.004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5507/ag.2023.004","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51894,"journal":{"name":"Acta Gymnica","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2023-07-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41512921","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Piotr Woźniak, Agnieszka Polaczek, Grzegorz Szlachta
{"title":"Static pelvic asymmetry is not linked to activation asymmetry of the lateral abdominal muscles and body weight distribution asymmetry on lower extremities","authors":"Piotr Woźniak, Agnieszka Polaczek, Grzegorz Szlachta","doi":"10.5507/ag.2023.005","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5507/ag.2023.005","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51894,"journal":{"name":"Acta Gymnica","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2023-07-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48375248","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Background: Artistic gymnastics and trampoline gymnastics are an enormously popular group of sports that develops many biomo-tor skills, however, their effect on various aspects of fitness is not sufficiently observed. Objective: The study aimed to determine the effects of artistic gymnastics and trampoline gymnastics training on body composition, balance, jump performance, abdominal strength, and flexibility in adult females. Methods: Fifty-one adult female non-gymnasts (age 19.59 ± 1.58 years, height 160.69 ± 4.74 cm) were randomly assigned to three groups: the artistic gymnastics group ( n = 19), the mini-trampoline gymnastics group ( n = 16), and the control group ( n = 16). The training groups performed either artistic gymnastics or mini-trampoline training twice a week for 12 weeks. The control group only did warm-up exercises twice a week during the study. The measurements to determine the effects of different gymnastics training on body composition, dynamic balance, jump performance, abdominal strength, and flexibility were performed before and after the exercise programs. The pre-test and post-test of the variables of groups were compared using paired sample t -test. A one-way analysis of variance was used for between-group comparisons. Results: Both artistic gymnastics and trampoline gymnastics trainings significantly improved the dynamic balance, vertical and standing long jump, abdominal strength, and flexibility compared to the control group ( p < .05). There were significant differences between the artistic and trampoline gymnastics groups for almost all performance tests ( p < .05), but no significant difference in flexibility tests. Trampoline gymnastics training provided more improvement than artistic gymnastics training in all performance variables except flexibility ( p < .05). Conclusions: The findings of the study indicated that both gymnastics trainings improved all performance variables. However, mini trampoline training seems to be more effective than artistic gymnastics training in all performance variables except flexibility.
{"title":"How does artistic gymnastics and trampoline gymnastics training affect dynamic balance, abdominal strength, jump performance, and flexibility in adult females?","authors":"E. Aydın, Burak Gündoğan, E. Demirkan","doi":"10.5507/ag.2023.002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5507/ag.2023.002","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Artistic gymnastics and trampoline gymnastics are an enormously popular group of sports that develops many biomo-tor skills, however, their effect on various aspects of fitness is not sufficiently observed. Objective: The study aimed to determine the effects of artistic gymnastics and trampoline gymnastics training on body composition, balance, jump performance, abdominal strength, and flexibility in adult females. Methods: Fifty-one adult female non-gymnasts (age 19.59 ± 1.58 years, height 160.69 ± 4.74 cm) were randomly assigned to three groups: the artistic gymnastics group ( n = 19), the mini-trampoline gymnastics group ( n = 16), and the control group ( n = 16). The training groups performed either artistic gymnastics or mini-trampoline training twice a week for 12 weeks. The control group only did warm-up exercises twice a week during the study. The measurements to determine the effects of different gymnastics training on body composition, dynamic balance, jump performance, abdominal strength, and flexibility were performed before and after the exercise programs. The pre-test and post-test of the variables of groups were compared using paired sample t -test. A one-way analysis of variance was used for between-group comparisons. Results: Both artistic gymnastics and trampoline gymnastics trainings significantly improved the dynamic balance, vertical and standing long jump, abdominal strength, and flexibility compared to the control group ( p < .05). There were significant differences between the artistic and trampoline gymnastics groups for almost all performance tests ( p < .05), but no significant difference in flexibility tests. Trampoline gymnastics training provided more improvement than artistic gymnastics training in all performance variables except flexibility ( p < .05). Conclusions: The findings of the study indicated that both gymnastics trainings improved all performance variables. However, mini trampoline training seems to be more effective than artistic gymnastics training in all performance variables except flexibility.","PeriodicalId":51894,"journal":{"name":"Acta Gymnica","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2023-05-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43153093","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Background: In ice hockey, regular off-ice testing can serve as a controlling mechanism for a training program’s effectiveness. Objective: The main aim of this study was to describe changes in selected morphological and physiological parameters, intended to be relevant for a complex ice hockey performance, after two months of pre-season training preparation following one month of an off-season period. Methods: The sample consisted of 22 adult male players aged 18–39 years from a top Czech ice hockey league team. Two laboratory testing procedures performed at the end of the off-season and after two months of the pre-season conditioning consisted of basic anthropometry and body composition measurements, countermovement jump (CMJ), and maximal incremental test focused on the assessment of various parameters, including maximal oxygen consumption (V ̇ O 2 max), maximal power output during the test (Pmax) or estimation of anaerobic threshold intensity (ANT). Results: After the pre-season, we found a significant decrease in body fat (13.7 vs. 11.4%, p < .001) and an increase in fat-free mass (74.2 vs. 76.6 kg, p < .001), V̇ O 2 max (relative 48.8 vs. 52.6 ml · kg –1 · min –1 p = .001; absolute 4.20 vs. 4.54 L · min –1 , p < .001), Pmax (5.26 vs. 5.44 W · kg –1 , p = .011), power output at ANT (4.07 vs. 4.35 W · kg –1 , p < .001), and CMJ (44.9 vs. 47.1 cm, p = .002). Conclusions: Based on our results, two months of the pre-season training program led to a significant improvement in body composition and physical performance levels in professional Czech ice hockey players.
背景:在冰球运动中,定期的场外测试可以作为训练计划有效性的控制机制。目的:本研究的主要目的是描述经过两个月的季前训练准备和一个月的休赛期后,选定的形态和生理参数的变化,旨在与复杂的冰球表现相关。方法:选取捷克某顶级冰球联赛球队18-39岁的成年男性球员22名。在休赛期结束和两个月的季前训练结束后进行的两个实验室测试程序包括基本的人体测量和身体成分测量,反向运动跳跃(CMJ)和最大增量测试,主要评估各种参数,包括最大耗氧量(V O 2 max),测试期间的最大功率输出(Pmax)或估计厌氧阈值强度(ANT)。结果:季前赛结束后,我们发现体脂显著降低(13.7 vs. 11.4%, p < 0.001),无脂质量(74.2 vs. 76.6 kg, p < 0.001),最大V氧饱和度(相对48.8 vs. 52.6 ml·kg -1·min -1 p = 0.001);绝对4.20 vs. 4.54 L·min -1, p < 0.001),最大Pmax (5.26 vs. 5.44 W·kg -1, p = 0.011), ANT输出功率(4.07 vs. 4.35 W·kg -1, p < 0.001)和CMJ (44.9 vs. 47.1 cm, p = 0.002)。结论:基于我们的研究结果,两个月的季前训练计划使捷克职业冰球运动员的身体成分和身体表现水平有了显著的改善。
{"title":"Comparison of selected performance-associated parameters after off-season and two-month training preparation in professional Czech ice hockey players","authors":"Filip Neuls, M. Botek, J. Krejčí, M. Sigmund","doi":"10.5507/ag.2023.001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5507/ag.2023.001","url":null,"abstract":"Background: In ice hockey, regular off-ice testing can serve as a controlling mechanism for a training program’s effectiveness. Objective: The main aim of this study was to describe changes in selected morphological and physiological parameters, intended to be relevant for a complex ice hockey performance, after two months of pre-season training preparation following one month of an off-season period. Methods: The sample consisted of 22 adult male players aged 18–39 years from a top Czech ice hockey league team. Two laboratory testing procedures performed at the end of the off-season and after two months of the pre-season conditioning consisted of basic anthropometry and body composition measurements, countermovement jump (CMJ), and maximal incremental test focused on the assessment of various parameters, including maximal oxygen consumption (V ̇ O 2 max), maximal power output during the test (Pmax) or estimation of anaerobic threshold intensity (ANT). Results: After the pre-season, we found a significant decrease in body fat (13.7 vs. 11.4%, p < .001) and an increase in fat-free mass (74.2 vs. 76.6 kg, p < .001), V̇ O 2 max (relative 48.8 vs. 52.6 ml · kg –1 · min –1 p = .001; absolute 4.20 vs. 4.54 L · min –1 , p < .001), Pmax (5.26 vs. 5.44 W · kg –1 , p = .011), power output at ANT (4.07 vs. 4.35 W · kg –1 , p < .001), and CMJ (44.9 vs. 47.1 cm, p = .002). Conclusions: Based on our results, two months of the pre-season training program led to a significant improvement in body composition and physical performance levels in professional Czech ice hockey players.","PeriodicalId":51894,"journal":{"name":"Acta Gymnica","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2023-02-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47939546","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
J. Vilamitjana, Gabriel I. Heinze, P. Verde, J. Calleja-González
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{"title":"Comparison of high-intensity patterns between possession games and small-sided games in professional soccer","authors":"J. Vilamitjana, Gabriel I. Heinze, P. Verde, J. Calleja-González","doi":"10.5507/ag.2022.009","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5507/ag.2022.009","url":null,"abstract":",","PeriodicalId":51894,"journal":{"name":"Acta Gymnica","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2022-12-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44695213","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
O. Kolomiitseva, A. Prikhodko, I. Bodrenkova, I. Hrynchenko, Ivan Vashchenko, Roman Honchar
Background: Pilates training has proven to be an effective method of mental and physical conditioning in rehabilitation, and it has become increasingly popular within the general fitness community. Objective: This study aimed to determine the effect of Pilates training practice on the respiratory system, joint mobility, and muscle strength of healthy middle-aged women with sedentary occupation. Methods: Thirty-two healthy women (age 45.4 ± 2.3 years, range 40–49 years; body mass 73.5 ± 1.5 kg; body height 1.70 ± 0.03 m) were recruited and randomised into experimental ( n = 18) and control ( n = 14) groups. The experimental group participated in a 12-week series of 1-hour Pilates workouts (beginner level) three times per week. Results: After intervention, the experimental group revealed significant positive changes in the vital capacity test ( p = .05), Stange test ( p = .001), and Gencha test ( p = .001). Respiratory rate and body mass index improved slightly. All joint mobility and muscle strength variables of the partici pants showed significant differences compared with the baseline data ( p < .05). The most significant improvements were observed in variables of the shoulder girdle mobility during flexion ( p = .003), abdominal strength ( p = .041), and body strength endurance ( p = .003 and .034). No significant changes were observed in the control group. Conclusions: The results confirmed that a 12-week series of 1-hour Pilates workouts three times per week is effective in improving parameters of the respiratory system, shoulder girdle, abdominal strength and endurance, and hip and shoulder joint mobility in healthy middle-aged women with a sedentary occupation.
{"title":"Effect of Pilates training on respiration, joints mobility, and muscle strength in healthy middle-aged women with sedentary occupations","authors":"O. Kolomiitseva, A. Prikhodko, I. Bodrenkova, I. Hrynchenko, Ivan Vashchenko, Roman Honchar","doi":"10.5507/ag.2022.008","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5507/ag.2022.008","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Pilates training has proven to be an effective method of mental and physical conditioning in rehabilitation, and it has become increasingly popular within the general fitness community. Objective: This study aimed to determine the effect of Pilates training practice on the respiratory system, joint mobility, and muscle strength of healthy middle-aged women with sedentary occupation. Methods: Thirty-two healthy women (age 45.4 ± 2.3 years, range 40–49 years; body mass 73.5 ± 1.5 kg; body height 1.70 ± 0.03 m) were recruited and randomised into experimental ( n = 18) and control ( n = 14) groups. The experimental group participated in a 12-week series of 1-hour Pilates workouts (beginner level) three times per week. Results: After intervention, the experimental group revealed significant positive changes in the vital capacity test ( p = .05), Stange test ( p = .001), and Gencha test ( p = .001). Respiratory rate and body mass index improved slightly. All joint mobility and muscle strength variables of the partici pants showed significant differences compared with the baseline data ( p < .05). The most significant improvements were observed in variables of the shoulder girdle mobility during flexion ( p = .003), abdominal strength ( p = .041), and body strength endurance ( p = .003 and .034). No significant changes were observed in the control group. Conclusions: The results confirmed that a 12-week series of 1-hour Pilates workouts three times per week is effective in improving parameters of the respiratory system, shoulder girdle, abdominal strength and endurance, and hip and shoulder joint mobility in healthy middle-aged women with a sedentary occupation.","PeriodicalId":51894,"journal":{"name":"Acta Gymnica","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2022-08-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43750807","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A. Liepa, Jason Tang, Ingemara Jaundaldere, Evita Dubinina, V. Lāriņš
Background: Falls risk becomes more common with age and is associated with higher rates of disability, mortality, and healthcare costs. Exergames have shown to elicit improvements in prefrontal cortex activity, balance, and postural control of seniors, all of which are associated with fall risk, but it is unknown whether virtual reality (VR) exergames, played using a three-dimensional headset can enhance the effects of cognitive and physiological functioning. Objective: Evaluation of the effects of a co-produced VR exergame “Falling diamonds” on physical performance, trunk stability and cognition, three attributes linked to falls risk in seniors. Methods: A total of 44 physically active participants aged 60–85 years were randomized to either the immersive VR exergame (n = 14), nonimmersive exergame (n = 15), or control (n = 15). Static balance, leg strength, and gait speed were measured by the Short Physical Performance Battery, trunk stability was assessed using the Prone test and cognition was evaluated by the RehaCom screening software at baseline and follow-up at 9 weeks. Results: The VR exergame group experienced greater improvements in the cognition measures of selective attention control and speed (p = .009, p = .033) more than the exergame group (p = .010) and control (p = .049, p = .004). Conclusions: The evaluation and delivery methods of VR exergame Falling diamonds are feasible, and trial measures, procedures, and intervention are deemed acceptable by participants. Our findings indicate that using a VR exergame to exercise could improve cognition in seniors.
{"title":"Feasibility randomized controlled trial of a virtual reality exergame to improve physical and cognitive functioning in older people","authors":"A. Liepa, Jason Tang, Ingemara Jaundaldere, Evita Dubinina, V. Lāriņš","doi":"10.5507/ag.2022.007","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5507/ag.2022.007","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Falls risk becomes more common with age and is associated with higher rates of disability, mortality, and healthcare costs. Exergames have shown to elicit improvements in prefrontal cortex activity, balance, and postural control of seniors, all of which are associated with fall risk, but it is unknown whether virtual reality (VR) exergames, played using a three-dimensional headset can enhance the effects of cognitive and physiological functioning. Objective: Evaluation of the effects of a co-produced VR exergame “Falling diamonds” on physical performance, trunk stability and cognition, three attributes linked to falls risk in seniors. Methods: A total of 44 physically active participants aged 60–85 years were randomized to either the immersive VR exergame (n = 14), nonimmersive exergame (n = 15), or control (n = 15). Static balance, leg strength, and gait speed were measured by the Short Physical Performance Battery, trunk stability was assessed using the Prone test and cognition was evaluated by the RehaCom screening software at baseline and follow-up at 9 weeks. Results: The VR exergame group experienced greater improvements in the cognition measures of selective attention control and speed (p = .009, p = .033) more than the exergame group (p = .010) and control (p = .049, p = .004). Conclusions: The evaluation and delivery methods of VR exergame Falling diamonds are feasible, and trial measures, procedures, and intervention are deemed acceptable by participants. Our findings indicate that using a VR exergame to exercise could improve cognition in seniors.","PeriodicalId":51894,"journal":{"name":"Acta Gymnica","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2022-06-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44602030","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}