The effects of five weeks of kickboxing training on physical fitness

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Abstract

Aim: the purpose of this study was to examine the effect of kickboxing training on physical fitness. Methods: 30 subjects were randomized into a kickboxing-group (n=15) and control group (n=15). Each group trained approximately 1-hour per day, three-times per a week during five weeks. Musclepower (upper-body: bench-press-test, medicineball-test; lower-body: squat-jump and countermovement-jump-test), flexibility, speed and agility, aerobic (progressive maximal exercise test), anaerobic fitness (Wingate test) and body composition were assessed before and after the training period. Results: the kickboxing group showed significant improvement (p < 0.05) in upper-body muscle power, aerobic power, anaerobic fitness, flexibility, speed and agility after training whereas body composition, squat jump and counter movement jump (height, power and velocity components) did not change for both groups. Conclusion: kickboxing-practice was effective to change many physical variables. Thus, this activity can be useful for enhancing physical fitness, but complementary activities and/or nutritional interventions should be necessary.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)106-113
Number of pages8
JournalMuscles, Ligaments and Tendons Journal
Volume4
Issue number2
Publication statusPublished - 2014

Keywords

  • Aerobic fitness
  • Body composition
  • Combat sport
  • Muscles performance

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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