Impact of a strength and resistance training program on a group of Mexican university students
Abstract
Muscle strength and endurance are essential physical qualities for well-being and health. Regular physical activity, including resistance exercises, increases muscle strength and power. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends at least 150 to 300 minutes per week of moderate aerobic physical activity and muscle-strengthening exercises. Recognizing the potential risks of sedentary lifestyles in university students, this study proposed implementing and evaluating an exercise program to improve their health and well-being. This study aims to assess whether or not there is a significant difference in muscle strength and endurance before and after a 10-week exercise program in a group of university students enrolled in the Physical Fitness course. An observational, retrospective, longitudinal, and analytical study was conducted on students from this class, excluding those in sports groups or with injuries. The data was collected from a sample of 97 students who participated in strength and endurance tests before and after a training program. The data were analyzed using the Student's t-test for paired samples. A significant improvement in physical performance was observed after an exercise program in the number of repetitions of squats, push-ups, sit-ups, and burpees per minute. The program had a positive impact on the physical endurance of the study population. In conclusion, the implemented training program effectively improves muscle strength and endurance in university students.
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