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Effect of bodyweight exercises versus resistance band exercises to improve strength in post-COVID individuals

Dubba NagaRaju, Shenbaga Sundaram Subramanian, Dasarapu Indrani, Surya Vishnuram, Kiran Velukuri, S Purna Chandra Shekhar, K. Himabindu, Jagatheesan Alagesan, Fadwa Alhalaiqa

Dubba NagaRaju, Shenbaga Sundaram Subramanian, Dasarapu Indrani, Surya Vishnuram,Kiran Velukuri, S Purna Chandra Shekhar et al. – Effect of bodyweight exercises versus resistance band exercises to improve strength in post-COVID individuals –  Fizjoterapia Polska 2025; 25(3); 408-411

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG7D192ROZ

Abstract
Background. Resistance training is essential for enhancing muscular strength and overall physical health. Among various methods, bodyweight and elastic resistance training are economical and accessible, making them especially useful for young adults. However, limited research compares their relative effectiveness. The aim of this study was to determine the impact of bodyweight exercises versus resistance band exercises on muscle strength in young adults.
Methods. Thirty young adult participants were randomly assigned to two groups: group A (bodyweight training) and group B (elastic band training), with 15 individuals in each. A structured training protocol was followed for four weeks. Strength was assessed pre- and post-intervention using the push-up test and squat test. Paired t-tests were used to determine within-group changes at p < 0.05.
Results. Both training modalities significantly improved muscular strength. Group A demonstrated notable gains in both the push-up          (t = -9.025, p < 0.001) and squat tests (t = -13.169, p < 0.001). Group B showed greater improvements, with push-up                                           (t = -23.438, p < 0.001) and squat (t = -16.430, p < 0.001) scores improving significantly, and higher mean changes compared to group A.
Conclusion. While both bodyweight and elastic resistance exercises effectively enhance strength, elastic band training yielded slightly superior outcomes. These preliminary findings support the use of resistance bands, especially in settings with limited resources.
Key words
strength training, bodyweight workout, elastic resistance, young adults, push-up test, squat test
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Sea cucumber phytochemical compounds consumed after weight training intervention shown to reduce pain intensity in healthy men

Sri Gusti Handayani, Novadri Ayubi, Afifan Yulfadinata, Anton Komaini, Junian Cahyanto Wibawa, Ainun Zulfikar Rizki, Alvin Afandi, Procopio B. Dafun Jr., Mohammed Aljunaid

 

Sri Gusti Handayani et al. – Sea cucumber phytochemical compounds consumed after weight training intervention shown to reduce pain intensity in healthy men –  Fizjoterapia Polska 2025; 25(2); 28-34

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG7D197AH7

Abstract
The aim of this study was to analyze whether sea cucumber supplementation after weight training can reduce pain intensity in healthy people. This experimental research uses a pre- and post-control group design. Subjects were selected using a purposive sampling technique. Subjects were divided into two groups, namely group K1 with placebo and K2 with sea cucumber supplementation at a dose of 500 mg. Supplementation was given in capsule form. Twenty healthy men took part in this study. Data collection was carried out for 3 days. On the first day, the subjects collected characteristic data. After that, the subjects were asked to warm up and then do weight training. Twenty-four hours after weight training, initial data collection was carried out by examining pain intensity. Then the subjects were given placebo and sea cucumber intervention based on their respective groups. Forty-eight hours after weight training, subjects collected post-test data on pain intensity. Findings showed that 500 mg sea cucumber intervention after resistance training significantly reduced pain intensity in healthy people (p < 0.05*). Apart from that, in the control group, there was also a significant reduction in pain intensity (p < 0.05*). It can be concluded that sea cucumber supplementation has been proven to reduce pain intensity. Regarding the control group which also experienced a significant decrease, it is necessary to carry out laboratory research to identify related pain intensity biomarkers to strengthen the research data.

Key words
sea cucumber, weight training, pain intensity

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Sea cucumber phytochemical compounds consumed after maximal weight training intervention significantly influence the increased range of motion in healthy men

Fatkur Rohman Kafrawi, Novadri Ayubi, Anton Komaini, Sri Gusti Handayani, Junian Cahyanto Wibawa, Ainun Zulfikar Rizki, Alvin Afandi, Aulia Putri Srie Wardani, Muhammad Firman Halip, Procopio B. Dafun Jr.

Fatkur Rohman Kafrawi et al. – Sea cucumber phytochemical compounds consumed after maximal weight training intervention significantly influence the increased range of motion in healthy men –  Fizjoterapia Polska 2025; 25(1); 114-120

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG007DJBU1

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
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The effect of contrast training in increasing taekwondo athlete’s strength and power

Drastiana Siwi Maheswari, Endang Rini Sukamti, Devi Tirtawirya

Drastiana Siwi Maheswari, Endang Rini Sukamti, Devi Tirtawirya – The effect of contrast training in increasing taekwondo athlete’s strength and power –  Fizjoterapia Polska 2024; 24(1); 182-186

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG2EF86B8

Abstract
Purpose. This study aimed to examine the effects of contrast training on taekwondo athletes’ strength and power. Contrast training, which combines heavy and low loads in the same training session, was investigated to see if it could improve the taekwondo athletes’ performance. Material and methods. In an experimental study with a pre-test-post-test control group design, 10 taekwondo athletes underwent contrast training for seven weeks. This training served as the independent variable, whereas strength and power were the dependent variables. Following that, the data were evaluated using multiple statistical tests, including Levene’s test for variance homogeneity and the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test for data normality. The independent samples t-test or ANOVA was also performed to compare the means of the contrast training group and the control group. Results. Athletes were placed into two groups in this experimental study: the treatment group and the control group. According to the findings of this study, contrast training has a substantial influence on boosting taekwondo athletes’ strength and power. When compared to the control group, the contrast training group had higher average strength and power (p < 0.05). The contrast training group had an average post-test strength of 6.868 while the control group had an average post-test strength of 6.766. Conclusions. This study has found that contrast training has a significant positive effect on developing taekwondo athletes’ strength. Taekwondo athletes who received contrast training had higher average strength and power than the control group (p < 0.05). Thus, it can be concluded that contrast training is an effective strategy for enhancing taekwondo athletes’ strength and power.
Keywords
contrast training, taekwondo athlete, strength, plyometrics, weight training
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