Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of 8-week tabata training on physical performance in amputee football players. For this purpose, 24 male football players who played in amputee football Super league and had at least 5 years of amputee football history participated in the study voluntarily. Material and Methods: The athletes participating in the study were divided into 2 groups of 12 each as control group (CG) and tabata group (TG) by simple random method. While the TG applied an 8-week tabata exercise protocol during the normal football season, the CG continued only football training. Tabata protocol was applied as 4 sets 2 times a week for 8 weeks. Height, weight, waist, hip, standing long jump, vertical jump and yoyo tests were performed as pre-test before 8 weeks and post-test after 8 weeks. Dependent sample t test was used to determine whether there was a difference between the pre-test and post-test of each group. Results: According to the pre-post test data between the groups; statistically significant differences were found in the final weight (-1.92±0.38), final VKI (-1.05±0.19), final SLJ (33.91±7.51), final VJ (7.66±1.54), and final Yoyo (1.437±0.26) measurements of TG and KG (p>0.05). Conclusion: Tabata protocol applied for 8 weeks will be very useful to be used more in the development of aerobic and anaerobic endurance skills which are very important in amputee football players.

This study investigated the effects of core strength exercise programmes on functional movement analysis in tennis athletes playing in a private sports club in Istanbul. A total of 40 volunteers participated in the study. The participants were divided into two groups as core strength group (SG) (n=20) and control group (CG) (n=20). The mean age of the 20 participants in the CG was 15.15±0.81 years, body weight was 42.36±2.21 kg and height was 140.25±8.41 cm. The mean age was 14,87±0,88 years, body weight was 42,63±1,96 kg and height was 138,81±7,91 cm. In the study, height-weight, reach-reach, Y-balance, sit-up, plank and FMS tests were taken as pre-post tests and core strength training was applied to SG 2 days a week for 8 weeks. As a result of the analyses, statistically significant differences were found for sit and reach (t=4,565, p<.05), plank (t=6,778, p<.05), sit-up test (t=5,944, p<.05), FMS (t=5,136, p<.05), while no difference was found for Y-balance test right foot (t=-1,054, p>.05), Y-balance left foot (t=0,274, p>.05). As a result of the study, it was determined that core strength training programmes were effective on FMS scores in athletes. It is thought that it can be used in addition to strength training in athletes

Bu çalışma, elastik bantlarla yapılan direnç antrenmanların, 14-16 yaş kız voleybolcuların sürat ve dikey sıçrama performanslarına etkisini belirlemek amacıyla yapılmıştır. Voleybolculara alt eksemite kuvvetini arttıracak 10 istasyondan oluşan 8 haftalık elastik bant antrenman programı uygulandı. Katılımcılar; elastik bant grubu (EG) (n=10) ve kontrol grubu (KG) (n=12) olmak üzere randomize şekilde iki gruba ayrıldı. Katılımcıların ön testleri için antropometrik ölçümleri, dikey sıçrama ve 20 mt. sürat performansları alındı. Sekiz hafta sonra katılımcıların son testleri alınarak ölçümler tamamlandı. Elastik bant grubunun ön test ve son test verileri karşılaştırıldığında dikey sıçrama (p=0,001; p<0,05) ve vücut ağırlığı (p=0,031; p0.05). EG vücut ağırlığı ön test (58,75±11,29) son test arasında (58,36±8,35) istatiksel olarak anlamlı fark bulunmuştur (p0,05). Antrenman grubu Dikey sıçrama ön test (29,29cm.±4,55) son test (31,67±5,24) istatiksel olarak anlamlı fark bulunmamıştır (p>0,05). KG ön test (53,37±8,35) son test (57,48±7,62) değerleri karşılaştırıldığında vücut ağırlığı (p=0,003; p<0,05) ve 20 mt. Sürat (p=0,002; p0,05) parametresinde istatiksel olarak anlamlı farklılık bulunmadı. Vücut ağırlığı ön test (58,37±8,35) son test (57,48±7,62) değerleri ile 20 mt. Sürat ön test (3,58sn.±030) ve son test (3,64±0,29) değerleri arasında anlamlı fark bulunmuştur (p0,05). EG grubu vücut ağırlığı fiziksel ve fizyolojik parametrelerine bakıldığında sporcuların vücut ağırlığının azaldığı ve grupta fiziksel farklılık düzeyinde azalma görüldüğü söylenebilir (p=0.031; p0,05). Dikey sıçrama parametresinde anlamlı derecede artış ve farklılaşma gözlemlenmiştir (p=0.000; p<0,05). KG vücut ağırlığı fiziksel ve fizyolojik parametrelerine bakıldığında sporcuların vücut ağırlığının ön test (58,37±8,35) son test (57,48±7,62) azaldığı ve grupta fiziksel farklılık düzeyinde azalma görüldüğü söylenebilir (p0,05).

Objective: Cognitive Reserve (CR) is a critical concept in understanding cognitive aging, resilience against neurodegenerative diseases, and overall brain adaptability. Method: This paper explores the interplay between CR, physical fitness, and psychological well-being, highlighting their combined impact on cognitive health and longevity across diverse populations. Results: The research underscores how regular physical activity, cognitive engagement, and emotional well-being contribute to strengthening CR, thereby delaying cognitive decline. Furthermore, it discusses the biopsychosocial framework that integrates these factors and examines their implications for public health interventions. Given the disparities in CR development influenced by socioeconomic and cultural factors, the paper emphasizes the necessity of personalized, holistic strategies to enhance cognitive resilience. Conclusions: The findings suggest that fostering CR through an interdisciplinary approach can serve as a preventive measure against cognitive impairment, advocating for a more integrative and proactive stance in healthcare. Article visualizations:

Purpose. The pre-season period in football is of great importance in order to optimise the performance of athletes and minimise the risk of injury. The aim of this study was to follow the physiological parameters of the athletes in the first pre-season preparation phase and to determine their readiness levels. Material and Methods. Twenty-four professional licensed athletes aged between 18-35 (24.3±5.42) years participated in the study. The body weight and height of the athletes at the beginning of the season were 72.4±7.44 and 180.0±6.33, respectively. At the beginning and at the end of the first preparation phase, fat measurement, squat jump, overhead squat assessment and yo-yo endurance test were performed. Results. The fat percentage obtained as a result of the tests was 7.43±0.73 in the pretest and 6.99±0.65 in the post-test, 40.25±4.9 in the squat jump pre-test and 41.45±4.8 in the post-test, 17.33±3.5 in the overhead squat assessment pre-test and 19.50±2.1 in the post-test and 1723.3±307.6 in the squat jump pre-test and 1852.08±335.8 in the post-test. According to t-test data, statistically significant differences were found in fat percentage, squat jump, overhead squat evaluation and yoyo data (<.001). Conclusions. According to the results of the study, it can be said that the fat percentage, strength assessment, anaerobic power and endurance skills of the athletes improved in the first pre-season preparation phase

Bu çalışma özel bir fitness merkezinde üye olan sedanter bireylerde foam roller ve statik stretching uygulamalarının mobilizasyon, denge ve esneklik uygulamalarının etkilerinin karşılaştırılması amacıyla yapılmıştır. Foam roller grubu (FR) ve statik stretching grubu (SS) olarak 8 hafta boyunca yapılan çalışmada mobilizasyon, denge ve esneklik becerilerine olan etkileri karşılaştırılmıştır. Çalışmaya toplamda 30 gönüllü erkek birey katılmıştır. Katılımcılar rastegele yöntemle FR (n=15) ve SS (n=15) oluşmaktadır. Katılımcıların FR grubu 35.3±3.01 yıl, boy uzunluğunu 171.2±5.51 cm., vücut ağırlığı 80.1±11.03 kg., SS grubunda ise 36.5±2.67 yıl, boy uzunluğunun 163.3±7.3 cm, vücut ağırlığı 68.6±11.62 kg. bulunmuştur. Katılımcılardan uzan eriş, mekik, y denge, plank ve fonksiyonel hareket testleri alınmıştır. FR ve SS grubuna 8 hafta boyunca haftada 2 gün esneklik çalaışması uygulanmıştır. İstatiksel analiz olarak Skewness- Kurtosis analizi yöntemi ve SPSS 25.0 programı kullanılmıştır. Araştırmadan elde edilen ön ve son testler verileri incelendiğinde; FR grubunda uzan eriş ve FMS (p>0,05) ölçümlerinde ve SS grubunda ise mekik, plank ve y denge (p>0,05) ölçümlerinde istatiksel açıdan anlamlı farklılık bulunmuştur. Diğer parametrelerde istatiksel açıdan anlamlı farklılık bulunmamıştır (p