Evaluation of some respiratory functions of Kyrgyz National Team Athletes before 2016 Summer Olympic Games

In this study, some respiratory functions of athletes from four different sport branches who constitute Kyrgyzstan National Team have been examined. To research, 9 Greco-Roman style wrestlers (24±4,5years), 10 freestyle wrestlers (22,10±3,21 years), 8 judoists (23,6±1,89 years), 8 male athletes (22,29±2.87 years) and 3 female athletes (21.67±2.08 years) totally 35 male and 3 female national athletes have been included. Forced vital capacities (FVC), forced ventilation volumes (FEV1) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) which connected the respiratory levels of the athletes have been measured in preparation stage before 2016 Summer Olympic Games. By being performed istatistical evaluation by SPSS 21.0, it was usedthe computer package program. “One Way ANOVA” test an identifying the differences between the groups and the differences at (P<0,05) level have been accepted as significant. FVC values taken from Judoists were similar to those of male athletes (p>0,05) and significantly higher than other branches (p<0,05). FVC levels of wrestling and athletic athletes reflected similar results (p>0,05). When PEF levels examined, the results of judo and male athletes have been found statistically similar (p>0,05). PEF scores of Greco-Roman wrestling, freestyle wrestling and female athletes have not been found statistically different (p>0,05). FEV1 results of the judoists have been found similar to those of the Greco-Roman style wrestlers (p>0,05) while these results have been found significantly higher than the results of freestyle wrestling and athletic athletes (p<0,05). As a result, Judo athletes' FVC, PEF and FEV1 levels have been found better than other branches involved in the study

Effects of combining weight training and calisthenic exercises on strength and body circumference measurements in U-23 national wrestlers

Background and Study Aim. Wrestling requires high levels of physical strength, endurance, and specialized training adaptations to support performance at the elite level. Combining different training modalities may enhance these adaptations more effectively than using them in isolation. The objective of this study is to examine the effect of incorporating calisthenic exercises into sport-specific resistance training programs on specific physiological and performance parameters in elite-level wrestlers. Material and Methods. The study included 22 male wrestlers aged 18–20, all competing at the national team level. Participants were randomly divided into two groups based on their competitive weight categories, with 11 wrestlers in each group. All participants continued their regular wrestling training three times per week for eight weeks. The first group performed weight training using a pyramidal method. The loads varied between 80–100% of their maximum strength. The second group followed the same weight training program but additionally performed calisthenic exercises designed to enhance wrestling-specific strength.  Results. At the end of the eight-week training period, the first group, which performed only weight training, showed significant increases in biceps circumference measurements and handgrip strength (p<0.05). Conversely, the second group, which incorporated calisthenic exercises into their weight training regimen, exhibited significant improvements in chest and biceps circumference. They also showed increased handgrip strength (both right and left), as well as back and leg strength parameters (p<0.05). Conclusions. The integration of calisthenic exercises into weight training programs has been identified as a highly effective strategy for enhancing wrestling-specific strength development. This approach has been demonstrated to provide substantial benefits in meeting the unique strength requirements of wrestlers

Anaerobic Capacity Changes of the National Freestyle Wrestlers during the Olympic Qualification Competition Period

This study aimed to evaluate the national level wrestlers’ anaerobic capacity through the preparation and qualification periods for Rio 2016 summer Olympic Games. For this manner, 10 national level freestyle wrestlers’(age 22,10 ± 3,21; weight 64,75 ±6,34; height 164,31 ± 4,75) anaerobic outputs measured 3 times in three month intervals with Bosco repeated jump test. Peak Jump(cm), Flight time, average power, average power/weight, first 15sec average jump height, last 15sec average jump height, fatigue index scores analyzed with repeated measures Anova. Mean power/weight output of the wrestlers increased from 20,42 W/kg to 21,28 W/kg(4,21 %) and fatigue index is decreased from 1,185 to 1,142 (3,62 %). However, this increase was not statistically significant (p<0,05). In six months of qualification and preparation period wrestlers’ anaerobic capacity did not changed and it is thought to have been caused by some reasons such as having already reached a certain anaerobic peak level or athletes’ competition level and frequency which might made it difficult for them to have a proper periodization during the year

EFFECTS OF DIURNAL AND NOCTURNAL STRENUOUS EXERCISE ON SERUM MELATONIN LEVELS

ABSTRACT Introduction: There are reports of a possible relationship between melatonin, a hormone secreted by the pineal gland, and exercise. Objective: The present study aims to investigate how diurnal and nocturnal strenuous exercise affects melatonin levels. Methods: The study enrolled 10 healthy sedentary males who did not actively exercise. The subjects had a mean age of 22.20±0.24 years, a mean height of 174.60±2.33 cm, and a mean weight of 69.70±2.42 kg. Two blood samples were collected from the subjects, one at rest, at 10:00 am, and the other immediately after strenuous exercise. Likewise, blood samples were taken from the same group of subjects after 48 hours: at 24:00 hours at rest and immediately after strenuous exercise. Samples were analyzed using the ELISA method to determine the serum melatonin levels (pg/ml). Results: By comparing the values at rest and after exercise, it was found that serum melatonin values remained unchanged with exercise. Serum melatonin values at rest or post-exercise measured at night were higher when compared with those measured during the day (p<0.05). Conclusions: Higher levels of melatonin found in the study appear to result from the increased release of melatonin at night, and not from exercise. The results of this study indicate that strenuous exercise carried out day or night, did not significantly influence serum melatonin levels

Effects of three weeks of oxygen supplementation on oxygen saturation and recovery parameters of elite wrestlers

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of three weeks of oxygen supplementation on oxygen saturation, lactate level, and heart rate (HR) responses of elite wrestlers. The subjects included fourteen elite male wrestlers, mean age of the experimental group was 19.87?0.35; the mean age of the control group was 19.62?0.51. Both groups had similar height, weight and fitness parameters. Before and after training, the heart rates, lactate levels and oxygen saturation values were recorded. Consistent with our hypothesis, the oxygen saturation (SpO2) values of the experimental group increased significantly (p&lt;0.05) while lactate and heart rate values decreased significantly. When the pre-exercise levels of oxygen saturation were compared, the oxygen supplementation group displayed significant differences in the 2nd and 3rd weeks (P&lt;0.05). Pre-training HR and lactate levels in the three weeks did not differ significantly. The experiment group had higher measured SpO2 values immediately after exercise in the 3rd week (P&lt;0.05); HR and lactate levels declined after oxygen supplementation (P&lt;0.05). Only in the 2nd and 3rd week, the HR values were lower in favor of the experimental group (P&lt;0.05). Our findings indicate that oxygen supplementation does not have a chronic effect in increasing oxygen saturation and reducing HR and lactate values; however, oxygen saturation was found to be effective during the short-term recovery periods.</jats:p

The Effect of Two Semester Wrestling Training on University Students’ Body Composition and Some Motoric Characteristics

The aim of this study was to examine the changes in the body composition and motor characteristics of the students attending the wrestling lesson in one academic year (8 months). The study included 19 male wrestler students with an average age of 21.20&amp;plusmn;1.61 years. Body weights, body circumference measurements, regional muscle strengths, anaerobic strength skinfold thicknesses and body fat percentages were measured twice before the start of the wrestling training at the beginning of the academic year. SPSS 20.0 package program was used to analyze the data obtained at the beginning and end of the season. In the evaluation of pretest and posttest measurements, wrestler students&amp;rsquo; body weights, BMI, shoulder circumference, chest circumference, bicep circumference (ext), bicep circumference (flx), hip circumference, upper leg circumference, vertical jump distance, long jump distances, Anaerobic power capacities There was a statistically significant difference between the back force, leg strength, biceps, triceps and abdominal skin folds (p&amp;lt;0.05). As a result, it was determined that wrestling training taken by university students in a training process had a positive effect on muscle strength and anaerobic power levels and a positive effect on the development of body circumference measurements.</jats:p

Effect of ıce massage on some biochemical parameters of wrestlers in relation with the recovery

Bu çalışmada Elit Güreşçilere Uygulanan Buz Masajının Toparlanmaya İlişkin Bazı Biyokimyasal Parametrelere Etkisinin incelenmesi amaçlandı. Araştırma da Türk Güreş Milli Takımlarında güreşen 14 erkek güreşçi denek olarak kullanıldı. Denekler kura ile deney ve kontrol grubu olmak üzere iki gruba ayrıldı. Aynı gün içerinde değişik dinlenme aralıkları verilerek 5 güreş müsabakası yaptırıldı. Deney grubuna müsabaka aralarında 8 dk'lık buz masajı yapılırken, kontrol grubuna ise 8 dk'lık normal masaj uygulandı. Deneklerden müsabakalar öncesi, 3. ve 5. müsabaka sonrası olmak üzere 3 kez kan örnekleri alındı. Alınan kan örnekleri 5000 devirde satrifuj edildikten sonra serumları ayrıştırılarak miyoglobin ve creatin kinaz tayinleri yapıldı. Deneklerin kalp atım hızları, laktat değerleri ve vücut sıcaklıkları her müsabaka öncesi ve sonrası olmak üzere 10 kez ölçüldü. Bulguların istatistiksel değerlendirilmesi SPSS 16.0 bilgisayar paket programı ile yapıldı. Elit güreşçilere yaptırılan 5 güreş müsabakası da deney ve kontrol grubuna ait güreşçilerin miyoglobin, creatin kinaz, kalp atım hızı ve laktat düzeylerini önemli ölçüde artırdı (P0.05). Müsabakalar arasında verilen dinlenme sürelerinde deney grubuna yapılan 8 dk'lık buz masajı, sporcuların miyoglobin ve CK düzeylerini kontrol grubuna göre önemli şekilde düşürdü (P 0.05). Eight minutes of ice massage during rest between the contests lowered experimental group's myoglobin and CK levels significantly compared to the control group ( P <0.05). Heart rate and body temperature of the experimental group were decreased significantly only 30 and 15 min of rest periods compared to control group while lactate level of the experimental group were decreased significantlyonly 15 min of rest periods compared to the control group with the influence of the ice massage( P <0.05). As a result, ice massage applied to wrestlers between intervals is effective in preventing muscle damage caused by exercise. Also, the 30 and 15 minutes of ice massage during rest intervals are effective in reduction of heart rate and body temperature besides reducing the level of lactate only 15 min during rest intervals