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INFLUENCE OF MARTIAL ARTS ON THE PHYSIQUE OF PRACTICING COLLEGE STUDENTS

INFLUÊNCIA DAS ARTES MARCIAIS SOBRE O FÍSICO DOS ESTUDANTES UNIVERSITÁRIOS PRATICANTES

INFLUENCIA DE LAS ARTES MARCIALES EN EL FÍSICO DE LOS ESTUDIANTES UNIVERSITARIOS PRACTICANTES

ABSTRACT

Introduction

The continuous practice of martial arts can lead to significant changes in the functioning of respiratory organs in the long term. This habit can improve the body’s physical development, including the immune system.

Objective

To investigate the influence of martial arts classes on the physical fitness of college students who practice them.

Methods

53 college students are evaluated. Influencing factors are martial arts dedication and training time. The experiment assesses cardiopulmonary function (cardiac function capacity, maximal oxygen consumption, blood pressure, heart rate, and other indexes). The secondary exercise stress tolerance test method was used to investigate cardiopulmonary exercise function in college students.

Results

90% of the cardiopulmonary function assessment of the martial arts exercise group is excellent. The practitioners’ heart rate and maximum oxygen volume are significantly higher (P<0.05). Systolic and diastolic blood pressure between the groups did not show significant changes (< 120/80mmhg). Martial arts did not change systolic, diastolic blood pressure, or heart rate in the long term.

Conclusion

Martial arts education has a good influence on students’ physical fitness and significantly impacts students’ strength and vital capacity. Evidence Level II; Therapeutic Studies – Investigating the results.

Martial Arts; Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test; Heart Rate; University Health Service

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