EFFECT OF EIGHT WEEKS VIBRATION TRAINING ON THE LOWER LIMB BASIC ABILITY AND ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE OF GYMNASTS

Authors

Hsiang-Han Mai Liu, National Taiwan Normal University Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences
Shih-Hang Weng, National Taiwan Normal University Department of Athletic Performance
Yu-Hsuan KAO, National Taiwan Normal University Department of Physical Education and Sport SciencesFollow
Chen-Fu Huang, National Taiwan Normal University Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences

Category

Athletics

Document Type

Paper

Abstract

The purpose of this study explores the effects of 8 weeks vibration training on the basic ability (explosive power, speed, agility) and athletic performance (backward somersault) of the lower limbs of gymnasts. Sixteen gymnasts were randomly divided into vibration training group (VT) and control group (CON). Participants were trained for eight weeks and performed countermovement jump (CMJ), sprints, shuttle run, and backward somersault tests before the training, after 4 weeks, and 8 weeks of training. The significant level was set to α = .05. The results showed that the speed of VT increased significantly after 4 weeks of training, and the speed and agility of VT increased significantly after 8 weeks of training (p <.05). In conclusion, Gymnasts can improve their speed ability through 4 weeks of vibration training, and 8 weeks vibration training can improve their speed and agility.

Recommended Citation

Mai Liu, Hsiang-Han; Weng, Shih-Hang; KAO, Yu-Hsuan; and Huang, Chen-Fu (2022) "EFFECT OF EIGHT WEEKS VIBRATION TRAINING ON THE LOWER LIMB BASIC ABILITY AND ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE OF GYMNASTS," ISBS Proceedings Archive: Vol. 40: Iss. 1, Article 96.
Available at: https://commons.nmu.edu/isbs/vol40/iss1/96