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The aim of this study was to determine the effects of functional training band (TRX) and body weight resistance training on 200m freestyle swimming splits.
21 male competitive swimmers(Age: 13±00 years old; Weight: 48,4 ± 2,1 kg; Height: 158,2 ± 2,078 cm) ) volunteered to participate in this study. TRX trained swimmers were considered as TRX group (n=7), body weight trained swimmers were considered as body weight group (n=7) and untrained swimmers considered as the control group (n=7) . In addition to resistance training, TRX and body weight groups participated in their pre-planned 8 week swimming training. Control group only participated in swimming training. Push-up, sit-up, leg force, medicine ball throwing, standing jump with two leg tests were used in order to evaluate physical performances of all the groups in the study while their swimming performances were evaluated through 200m splits (50m,100m, 150m, 200m). Measurements were taken before and at the end of 8-week training program.
According to the findings of this study; 200m swimming split and physical performance of swimmers were improved significantly (p<0,05 ) in TRX group compaired to compared to the body weight and control group. This improvement in TRX group is considered to be originating from the nature of TRX movements which are executed on 3 different levels in a state of suspension and multi-junction. In conclusion, resistance exercises with TRX in the observed age group are observed to have a positive effect on the swimming and physical performance, and therefore we advise trainers and swimmers to include TRX training programmes in their regular training.