Naslov
Effects of Small-Sided Recreational Volleyball on Health Markers and Physical Fitness in Middle-Aged Men

Autori
Trajković, Nebojša ; Sporiš, Goran ; Krističević, Tomislav ; Bogataj, Špela ;

Izvornik
International journal of environmental research and public health (1660-4601) 17 (2020), 3021; 1-10

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
team sport ; intervention ; impact ; adults

Sažetak
The present study aimed to investigate whether recreational volleyball organized as smallsided games could improve fitness and health profiles of middle-aged men after 10 weeks of training. Twenty-four healthy men aged 35–55 were randomized in a small-sided recreational volleyball group (RV = 12 ; age: 44.7 ± 6.34 years ; body mass index: 25.85 ± 1.74) and control group (CON = 12 ; age: 42.9 ± 8.72 years ; body mass index: 25.62 ± 1.48). The RV group carried out a volleyball training program, whereas the CON group continued their daily life activities during this period. The participants in the RV group performed 2/3 training sessions of 90 min per week. Results from a repeated measure ANOVA indicated a significant group × time interaction for low- density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (F = 6.776, p = 0.016, partial ƞ2 = 0.235) and for resting heart rate (F = 11.647, p = 0.002, partial ƞ2 = 0.346) in favor of the RV group. No significant changes were observed for body weight, body mass index, and diastolic blood pressure. Results for physical fitness indicated a significant interaction for Yo-Yo intermittent recovery test–level 2 (F = 11.648, p = 0.003, partial ƞ2 = 0.380), with no significant changes in both groups for handgrip strength. Recreational small-sided volleyball can be an effective training modality to stimulate a decrease in LDL cholesterol and resting HR with small improvements in cardiovascular fitness. Recreational volleyball played only two times per week shows positive cardiovascular fitness and health- related adaptations, which may contribute to the reduction of the risk of developing lifestyle diseases.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kineziologija

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