ArticleMuscles, ligaments and tendons journal2014
The effects of five weeks of kickboxing training on physical fitness.
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- Enhancing motivation for initiation and continuation of physical activity in older adults using sensory augmentation devices: a preliminary pre-post study.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2025Article
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- Comparison of Selected Characteristics of Slovak and Polish Representatives in Kickboxing.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Five weeks of Yuishinkai karate training improves balance and neuromuscular function in older adults: a preliminary study.BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2022Article
- Effect of CrossFit Training on Physical Fitness of Kickboxers.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- The Effectiveness of a Group Kickboxing Training Program on Sarcopenia and Osteoporosis Parameters in Community-Dwelling Adults Aged 50-85 Years.Frontiers in medicine · 2022Article
- Evaluation of the Level of Technical and Tactical Skills and Its Relationships with Aerobic Capacity and Special Fitness in Elite Ju-Jitsu Athletes.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- The Impact of Reduced Training Activity of Elite Kickboxers on Physical Fitness, Body Build, and Performance during Competitions.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Physical Fitness and the Level of Technical and Tactical Training of Kickboxers.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Physiological Responses and Bout Analysis in Elite Kickboxers During International K1 Competitions.Frontiers in physiology · 2021Article
- Validity and Reliability of the 30-s Continuous Jump for Anaerobic Power and Capacity Assessment in Combat Sport.Frontiers in physiology · 2018Article
- An Evaluation of Select Physical Activity Exercise Classes on Bone Metabolism.International journal of exercise science · 2018Article
- Kickboxing review: anthropometric, psychophysiological and activity profiles and injury epidemiology.Biology of sport · 2017Review
- Comparison of Mental Toughness and Power Test Performances in High-Level Kickboxers by Competitive Success.Asian journal of sports medicine · 2016Article
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Abstract
aimthe purpose of this study was to examine the effect of kickboxing training on physical fitness.
methods30 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. Muscle-power (upper-body: bench-press-test, medicine-ball-test; lower-body: squat-jump and counter-movement-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.
resultsthe 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.
conclusionkickboxing-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.
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