The effects of a calisthenics training intervention on posture, strength and body composition

Thomas, Ewan; Bianco, Antonino; Mancuso, Esamuela Pieretta; Patti, Antonino; Tabacchi, Garden; Paoli, Antonio; Messina, Giuseppe; Palma, Antonio

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“…However, social distancing in the school environment and the use of strategies to limit viral infection are not very compatible with group motor activity and team sports. Some fitness programs can be a solution; an exercise program such as CrossFit can respect social distancing in the school gyms [ 10 , 11 , 12 ]. This exercise program requires minimal equipment and has the potential to align with physical education and sport objectives in secondary schools.…”

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“…This exercise program requires minimal equipment and has the potential to align with physical education and sport objectives in secondary schools. It is well known that High-Intensity Interval Training, such as CrossFit, positively influences physical and mental well-being [ 12 , 13 ]. Although regular exercise has been shown to improve well-being and mood state, the relationship between exercise and well-being is complex as it is influenced by intensity and duration of exercise as well as by overtraining and exercise results [ 14 , 15 ].…”

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Proposal for a Fitness Program in the School Setting during the COVID 19 Pandemic: Effects of an 8-Week CrossFit Program on Psychophysical Well-Being in Healthy Adolescents

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Francavilla

Bonavolontà

et al. 2021

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Background: The Italian government promoted social distancing, in which the suspension of any social event, suspension of all activities practiced in gyms, sports centers and their closure was ordered. The social distancing in the school environment and the use of strategies to limit viral infection are not very compatible with group motor activity and team sports. The aim of this study is to verify the effectiveness of a CrossFit program in order to mitigate the deficits in fitness caused by COVID-19 prevention measures and to evaluate the effects on self-efficacy in a group of young adolescents. Methodsː 30 healthy participants were randomly allocated into an intervention group (IG) that performed the 8 weeks CrossFit training program or control group (CG). Physical fitness tests (i.e., Squat, push-up, lunge, and 20 m run) and psychological measures Regulatory Emotional Self-Efficacy scale (RESE) were performed at baseline and after 8 weeks. Resultsː After 8 weeks, the intervention group showed significant improvements for all fitness tests (p < 0.0001). Additionally, higher scores for the RESE negative and positive (p < 0.0001) scales were found in the intervention group. No statistical differences were found in the control group except for the push up test. Conclusionsː the 8-week CrossFit intervention program could positively affect the general physical well-being and improve the emotional perceived self-efficacy in healthy adolescents.

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Proposal for a Fitness Program in the School Setting during the COVID 19 Pandemic: Effects of an 8-Week CrossFit Program on Psychophysical Well-Being in Healthy Adolescents

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Bonavolontà

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“…High self-efficacy is one of the most important indicators and predictors of psychological wellbeing, specifically about the body self-perception dimension ( Colella et al, 2009 ). Despite self-efficacy has been linked to physical activity in overweight and obese adolescent girls, few studies were focused on targeted interventions for increasing self-efficacy and improved body composition related to physical activity in this population ( Thomas et al, 2017 ).…”

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The Influence of Physical Education on Self-Efficacy in Overweight Schoolgirls: A 12-Week Training Program

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The purpose of this randomized controlled study was to investigate the impact of a 12-week physical education (PE) program on the self-efficacy of overweight schoolgirls. We randomly assigned 60 overweight schoolgirls (15–17 years) to either an experimental moderate to vigorous aerobic exercise (∼90 min, three times a week) group (n = 30) or a control group (CG) (n = 30) that received non-specific regular PE lessons with activities chosen by the curricular teacher mainly focused on team games and sports skills that aimed to achieve general psycho-physical wellness (∼90 min, three times a week). To assess the starting level of students and significant changes reached, at baseline and after training, a battery of standardized assessment motor tests and a psychometric scale (generalized self-efficacy scale, GES) were administered. At the end of the intervention, the experimental group reported a considerable decrease in body mass index (BMI) and a large improvement in self-efficacy (p < 0.001). No significant changes were found in the CG. The results suggested that the 12-week moderate to a vigorous aerobic exercise program is an effective weight loss intervention and a vehicle to promote a range of outcomes important to the qualitative growth of adolescents. In fact, it could provide a positive and significant impact on the self-efficacy of overweight schoolgirls.

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“…Various exercises are performed to obtain overall body strength and to be able to spend the postinjury period in the most efficient way (1,2). The exercises in which the only bodyweight is used are called calisthenic workouts (3). Calisthenic exercises are superior to other exercise modalities in terms of protection of joint health and potential to prevent injury (4).…”

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An Examination of Thigh Muscle Activations in Bridge-Plank Exercises Performed on Different Grounds

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Ölmez

Namaldi

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Türk Fizyoterapi Ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi

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The study aimed to examine hamstring-quadriceps muscle activations of the supine bridge and reverse plank exercises that are performed for both improving the overall body strength and contributing to the treatment in the process following an injury on different grounds. Methods: Ten participants (four males and six females, age=26.70±3.02 years) without regular sports habits were included in the study. Bilateral supine bridge and bilateral reverse plank exercises were practiced randomly on stable and unstable grounds. In the study, muscle activation values of vastus medialis (VM), vastus lateralis (VL), biceps femoris (BF) and semitendinosus (SEM) muscles of the participants were examined. Along with the muscle activation that occurred during the exercise, hamstring (BF+SEM)/quadriceps (VM+VL) ratio was also determined (H:Q). Results: The lowest co-activation ratio (most balanced H:Q activation) was observed on stable ground bridge exercise (5.83±4.04), and the largest co-activation ratio (hamstring dominant activation) was observed on stable ground plank exercise (8.84±6.60). No significant difference was found between exercises at H:Q co-activation ratio (p>0.05). A statistically significant difference was found in the quadriceps and hamstring group in terms of exercise and difference ground in favor of plank (p<0.05). Conclusion: Reverse plank exercise has greater agonist muscle activation than the supine bridge. Therefore, it is thought that bridge exercise could be advised in the rehabilitation process that necessitates a high level of balance, especially in co-activation ratio. Further study with various clinical problems may direct the process.

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The effects of a calisthenics training intervention on posture, strength and body composition

Cited by 22 publications

References 33 publications

Proposal for a Fitness Program in the School Setting during the COVID 19 Pandemic: Effects of an 8-Week CrossFit Program on Psychophysical Well-Being in Healthy Adolescents

Proposal for a Fitness Program in the School Setting during the COVID 19 Pandemic: Effects of an 8-Week CrossFit Program on Psychophysical Well-Being in Healthy Adolescents

The Influence of Physical Education on Self-Efficacy in Overweight Schoolgirls: A 12-Week Training Program

An Examination of Thigh Muscle Activations in Bridge-Plank Exercises Performed on Different Grounds

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