Aim To investigate, in two groups of competitive fencers, the variation in dynamic equilibrium, muscle tendon flexibility (MTF), vertical jump ability and speed of attack execution, after a period of 8 weeks’ circuit training (CT). Methods 15 athletes were studied, 8 males and 7 females, of which 11 used foil and 4 épée, divided into two groups: the experimental group (EG), which contained 4 males and 4 females, of which 6 used foil and 2 épée (age 16±2 years, height 170±11 cm, weight 62±12 kg and 6±4 years of training); control group (CG), composed of 7 athletes, 4 males and 3 females, of which 5 used foil and 2 épée (age 16±3 years, height 170±10 cm, weight 63±7 kg and 8±5 years of training). The EG performed a specific protocol OF CT while the GC maintained its traditional training. The devices used for the functional evaluation were: 1) Libra platform (Easy Tech, Italy) for propioceptive control: 2) Sit and Reach with distancemeter (Bosch, Germany) for measuring the MTF, and the OptoJump® (Microgate, Italy) for the evaluation SJ, CMJ and CMJ free arms, and for the evaluation of reaction time to visual stimulus in the 5 meters and lunge test. Result The CT used in EG and performed over 8 weeks shows for body balance (Mon Dx FB Area Tot, Anova p<0,01; post hoc T0vsT2 p<0,01, -27,3%), an increase in SJ (Anova p<0,05; post hoc T0vsT2 p<0,05, + 6%), an increase in the FMT (Anova p<0,001, T0vsT2 post hoc p<0,01, + 9%), and a reduction of the execution time of the 5 meters and lunge test (Anova p<0.001; T0vsT2, post hoc p<0,01, -6%). Conclusions. The circuit training protocol, acting on all the fundamental muscle groups involved in fencing, improves explosive strength and the speed of the execution of an attack.
Circuit Training and Fencing: a longitudinal study
GOLLIN, MASSIMILIANO;
2015-01-01
Abstract
Aim To investigate, in two groups of competitive fencers, the variation in dynamic equilibrium, muscle tendon flexibility (MTF), vertical jump ability and speed of attack execution, after a period of 8 weeks’ circuit training (CT). Methods 15 athletes were studied, 8 males and 7 females, of which 11 used foil and 4 épée, divided into two groups: the experimental group (EG), which contained 4 males and 4 females, of which 6 used foil and 2 épée (age 16±2 years, height 170±11 cm, weight 62±12 kg and 6±4 years of training); control group (CG), composed of 7 athletes, 4 males and 3 females, of which 5 used foil and 2 épée (age 16±3 years, height 170±10 cm, weight 63±7 kg and 8±5 years of training). The EG performed a specific protocol OF CT while the GC maintained its traditional training. The devices used for the functional evaluation were: 1) Libra platform (Easy Tech, Italy) for propioceptive control: 2) Sit and Reach with distancemeter (Bosch, Germany) for measuring the MTF, and the OptoJump® (Microgate, Italy) for the evaluation SJ, CMJ and CMJ free arms, and for the evaluation of reaction time to visual stimulus in the 5 meters and lunge test. Result The CT used in EG and performed over 8 weeks shows for body balance (Mon Dx FB Area Tot, Anova p<0,01; post hoc T0vsT2 p<0,01, -27,3%), an increase in SJ (Anova p<0,05; post hoc T0vsT2 p<0,05, + 6%), an increase in the FMT (Anova p<0,001, T0vsT2 post hoc p<0,01, + 9%), and a reduction of the execution time of the 5 meters and lunge test (Anova p<0.001; T0vsT2, post hoc p<0,01, -6%). Conclusions. The circuit training protocol, acting on all the fundamental muscle groups involved in fencing, improves explosive strength and the speed of the execution of an attack.
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