ABSTRACT
Introduction:
The activities and competitions related to Chinese boxing continue to grow after its visibility as the national quintessence of the Chinese tradition. A specific training method for its practitioners is necessary to improve its quality and efficiency.
Objective:
Develop a high-intensity physical training method specific to Chinese boxing athletes.
Methods:
130 athletes were volunteers in this research, randomly divided into an experimental group and a control group, both groups trained twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays, each training 90 minutes, for a total of 8 weeks. The experimental group was directed to the sport-specific high-intensity physical training protocol, while the control group practiced traditional training. The two groups underwent a comparative analysis of physical fitness indicators specific to Chinese boxing.
Results:
The experimental group showed a significant improvement in the test after the experiment, with a 12.32% increase in efficiency compared to the control group. The control group's results showed no statistical improvement, showing a slight decrease, with a rate of decrease of −0.58%.
Conclusion:
After eight weeks of training, the physical training protocol and high intensity directed to Chinese boxing athletes showed a significant impact on the flexibility and strength of its practitioners, is recommended its use. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment outcomes.
Keywords:
Physical Education and Training; Athletes; Physical Fitness; Boxing
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