RESISTANCE TRAINING APPLIED TO THE TEACHING OF KUNG FU

ABSTRACT Introduction Many studies have explored different training methods to improve cardiorespiratory capacity, ensuring better oxygen demand to help students develop better sports skills and teaching outcomes. Objective Explore the effects of applying resistance training on kung fu teaching. Methods 40 kung fu athletes were selected as research volunteers. They were randomly divided into experimental and control groups; both were trained in a cardiopulmonary resistance protocol for 8 weeks, three times a week, using a breathing trainer. The control group trained at 20%, while the experimental group had their training at 50% of full capacity. Results The maximal inspiratory pressure, FEV1 / FVC, and mvv15 of the lung function indices increased significantly in the experimental group; the forced capacity and maximal ventilation of the oxygen uptake capacity indices also increased significantly. The blood oxygen saturation and the blood flow perfusion index of the oxygen utilization capacity indices had significant differences between the groups; the central balance and flexibility indices also showed significant differences. Conclusion After cardiopulmonary endurance training, the athletes’ capacity was significantly improved, inferring a benefit in the quality of kung fu teaching. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment outcomes.