Strength and Plyometric Training in Swimming
A total of 18 participants are planned to be included in the study. Participants will be randomly assigned into two groups in the order of their arrival. One group will perform strength exercises in addition to standard swim training (strength group), while the other group will perform plyometric exercises in addition
| Condition(s) | Sport Performance, Biomechanics, Plyometric Exercises, Strength Training Effects, Swimming |
|---|---|
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | NA |
| Study type | Interventional |
| Summary | A total of 18 participants are planned to be included in the study. Participants will be randomly assigned into two groups in the order of their arrival. One group will perform strength exercises in addition to standard swim training (strength group), while the other group will perform plyometric exercises in addition to standard swim training (plyometric group). Both groups will participate in two training sessions per week for a duration of 8 weeks. The 50m sprint biomechanics, stroke frequency, or overall performance will be evaluated before and after the intervention. |
| Who can participate | Inclusion Criteria Being between 10 and 17 years old, Having at least 3 years of competitive experience, Having participated in at least one Qualifying Standards competition before, Being willing to participate in the study, Obtained parental consent. Exclusion Criteria: Presence of a health condition requiring regular medical check-ups (e.g., cardiovascular, respiratory, or musculoskeletal disorders). |
| Ages | 10 Years to 17 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Accepts healthy volunteers | Yes |
| Lead sponsor | Istinye University |
| Locations | Istanbul, Beylikdüzü, Turkey (Türkiye) |
| Start date | 2025-03-07 |
| NCT ID | NCT07096492 |
| Official listing | https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07096492 |