Abstract

This study aims to analyze whether sea cucumber supplementation after weight training can increase ROM in healthy men. This experimental research employs a pre- and post-test control group design. Subjects were selected using a purposive sampling technique and divided into two groups: K1 (placebo) and K2 (sea cucumber supplementation, 500 mg). The supplementation was administered in capsule form. A total of 20 healthy men aged 20–25 years participated in the study. Data collection was conducted over three days, beginning with the collection of subject characteristics. Subsequently, the subjects performed a warm-up, followed by physical exercise. The training session involved weight training performed to exhaustion at maximum intensity.

Twenty-four hours after the weight training intervention, baseline ROM data was collected. Then, subjects were administered either a placebo or sea cucumber supplementation. Another ROM measurement was conducted 24 hours later.

The results showed that 500 mg of sea cucumber supplementation taken 24 hours after weight training significantly increased ROM in healthy men

(p < 0.05*). Moreover, a significant ROM increase was also observed in the control group (p < 0.05*). It can be concluded that 500 mg of sea cucumber supplementation 24 hours post-weight training effectively enhances ROM in healthy individuals. However, further laboratory studies on biomarkers associated with ROM are necessary to provide valid biochemical data. Regarding the control group’s significant ROM increase, it is possible that recovery processes had already begun within 48 hours, suggesting that participants may have naturally recovered within that time frame. Nevertheless, further laboratory investigations of biomarkers related to ROM are needed to ensure valid research data based on biochemical analyses.

Key words

sea cucumber, weight training, range of motion