EFFECTS OF WEIGHTLIFTING DERIVATIVES ON CORE AND LOWER LIMB MUSCLE STRENGTH IN FEMALE OFFICE WORKERS
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Purpose
This study aimed to determine the effects of weightlifting derivatives training on core and lower limb muscle strength in female office workers.
Methods
Twenty-nine apparently healthy female office workers, average age 31.90±3.96 years, were participated in this study. They were matched by age and body mass index and were divided into 2 groups including, the weightlifting derivative group (n=14), which performed weightlifting derivatives training 2 sessions/week for 8 weeks, and the control group (n=15). Body composition, core muscle strength and endurance, lower limb strength and endurance, upper limb muscle strength and flexibility were measured before and after 8 weeks of the study period. The mixed model ANOVA measurement followed by Fisher's least significant difference (LSD) multiple comparison was used to determine the significance difference in all variables before and after training. The statistical significance level was set at p<.05.
Results
After 8 weeks, the weightlifting derivatives training group showed significant improvement in core muscle strength and endurance (1.11±0.31 min, p=0.031), lower limb strength and endurance (28.76±4.64 kg, (p<0.001), 18.43±3.39 reps, (p<0.001), respectively), upper limb muscle strength (22.76±2.65 kg, p<0.001) and flexibility (4.29±1.20 score, p=0.022).
Conclusion
Weightlifting derivatives training could provide beneficial effects on total body muscle strength and endurance in female office workers, who have sedentary lifestyle and are novices in resistance exercise. Moreover, the training program has a favorable impact on flexibility within this population.
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