BIOMECHANICAL STUDY OF STRENGTH CHARACTERISTICS IN FEMALE STUDENTS INVOLVED IN A 2-YEAR TRX EXERCISE PROGRAM

Abstract

Aim. The paper aims to identify strength characteristics of female students involved in a 2-year TRX exercise program. Materials and methods. Female students aged 18–19 years were involved in the study. The students were divided into 2 groups depending on the type of physical activity (TRX training program, standard PE training sessions). Muscular characteristics of the students were measured with the Biodex 4PRO System. Results. Significant differences were found in female students of both groups (p > 0.05). In the control group during the second year of PE classes, decreased values of maximum strength and motor speed were found for the upper and lower extremities. In the test group during the second year of a TRX exercise program, increased values of maximum strength, motor speed and motor amplitude in the upper and lower extremities were identified. Conclusion. It was found that TRX exercise training contributed to the development of body muscles and strength characteristics of female students