“The effect of resistance exercises using Aqua bag, on some physical abilities and the Front walkover and Sid cartwheel.”

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Faculty of Sports Sciences, Helwan University Girls

2 Faculty of Sport Science, , Helwan University.

3 Faculty of Sport Science , Helwan University.

Abstract

This study aimed to identify the effect of resistance training using the Aqua Bag on improving certain physical abilities and the acrobatic series on the balance beam for artistic gymnastics players under the age of 10, registered with the Egyptian Gymnastics Federation for the 2023/2024 sports season at Al Ahly Club, Sheikh Zayed Branch. The researcher used the experimental method due to its suitability for the nature of the study, applying a one-group pre-post experimental design. The research sample consisted of (15) female gymnasts under (10) years old, randomly divided into two groups: (10) players for the main experiment and (5) players for the pilot sample (drawn from the same population but not included in the main sample) to calculate the scientific validity and reliability of the tests under investigation.

The training program lasted for three months, comprising a total of (36) training units, with three sessions per week. The results of the study indicated that resistance training using the Aqua Bag had a positive effect on improving certain physical variables, namely: (muscular strength, balance, and flexibility), as well as enhancing the performance of the acrobatic series on the balance beam, specifically the (Front Walkover and Side Cartwheel), among female artistic gymnasts under 10 years old.

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