Effects of Calisthenic Exercises on Balance Parameters in Female and Male Olympic Athletes

Abstract

The aim of this study was to examine the effects of an 8-week calisthenic exercise program on the static and dynamic balance parameters of male and female Olympic athletes. A total of 24 elite athletes, including 12 females and 12 males registered with the Turkish Athletics Federation, voluntarily participated in the study. The athletes performed calisthenic exercises three times per week for eight weeks, and pre- and post-test measurements were obtained using the SportKat 4000 balance analysis system. Data were analyzed using Paired-Samples t-test, Independent-Samples t-test, and Pearson correlation analysis (p < .05). The results showed significant improvements in all balance parameters for both male and female athletes. The decreases in static and dynamic balance scores indicated enhanced postural control and proprioceptive sensitivity. Male athletes demonstrated higher performance in single-leg tests, whereas female athletes performed better in double-leg tasks, which may be explained by gender-specific motor control strategies. In conclusion, calisthenic exercises were found to be an effective method for improving balance, coordination, an neuromuscular control in elite athletes. Regular implementation of such training programs is recommended to maintain performance and reduce injury risk.

Keywords

• Calisthenics
• Balance
• Athletics

Supporting Institution

This study did not receive any financial support from any institution or organization.

Ethical Statement

This study was approved by the Scientific Research Ethics Committee of Agri Ibrahim Cecen University (Approval Date: 26 June 2025, Decision No: 305). The research was conducted in accordance with the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki, and written informed consent was obtained from all participants prior to the study.

Thanks

There are no individuals or institutions to be acknowledged in this study.

Kalistenik Egzersizlerin Kadin-Erkek Olimpik Sporcularda Denge Parametreleri Üzerine Etkisinin Incelenmesi

Abstract

Bu araştırmanın amacı, 8 haftalık kalistenik egzersiz programının kadın ve erkek olimpik sporcularda statik ve dinamik denge parametreleri üzerindeki etkisini incelemektir. Çalışmaya Türkiye Atletizm Federasyonu bünyesinde yer alan 12 kadın ve 12 erkek olmak üzere toplam 24 elit sporcu katılmıştır. Sporculara haftada 3 gün, 8 hafta süresince kalistenik egzersiz programı uygulanmış; ön test ve son test ölçümleri SportKat4000 denge analiz cihazı ile yapılmıştır. Verilerin analizinde Paired Samples t-testi, independent Samples t-testi ve Pearson korelasyon analizi kullanılmıştır (p<,050). Sonuçlar, hem erkek hem kadın sporcularda tüm denge parametrelerinde anlamlı gelişmeler olduğunu göstermiştir. Statik ve dinamik denge skorlarındaki düşüşler, postüral kontrol ve proprioseptif duyarlılığın arttığını ortaya koymuştur. Erkek sporcuların tek ayak testlerinde, kadın sporcuların ise çift ayak testlerinde daha yüksek performans göstermesi, cinsiyete özgü motor kontrol stratejileriyle açıklanabilir. Sonuç olarak, kalistenik egzersizlerin elit sporcularda denge, koordinasyon ve nöromüsküler kontrolü geliştirmede etkili bir yöntem olduğu belirlenmiştir. Bu tür antrenmanların düzenli olarak uygulanması, performansın korunması ve sakatlık riskinin azaltılması açısından önerilmektedir.

Keywords

• Kalistenik
• Denge
• Atletizm

Supporting Institution

Bu çalışma için herhangi bir kurum veya kuruluştan maddi destek alınmamıştır.

Ethical Statement

Bu çalışma, Ağrı İbrahim Çeçen Üniversitesi Bilimsel Araştırmalar Etik Kurulu tarafından incelenmiş ve 26.06.2025 tarihli, 305 sayılı karar ile onaylanmıştır. Araştırma, Helsinki Bildirgesi ilkelerine uygun olarak yürütülmüş olup, çalışmaya katılan tüm sporculardan yazılı gönüllü bilgilendirilmiş onam alınmıştır.

Thanks

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