Abstract
The study aimed to determine the effectiveness of various means of active recreation for maintaining the physical fitness of athletes during the transition period of the training process. An experimental methodology that included testing the impact of four methods of active recreation, namely aerobic exercises, hydrotherapy, yoga and team games, on the physiological parameters of athletes, was used in the study. The study involved 48 athletes aged 20 to 30, who were divided into four equal groups. The measurements were made before and after the experiment under standardised conditions. The results of the study demonstrated that all methods of active recreation contributed to the improvement of physiological parameters of athletes, but aerobic exercises and yoga demonstrated the highest efficiency. Aerobic exercise resulted in a significant reduction in resting heart rate by 8% in men and 7% in women, as well as a 15% increase in lung capacity. In addition, this method demonstrated a significant improvement in endurance: the distance covered by athletes according to the Cooper test increased by 15%. Yoga contributed to a significant 17% reduction in blood lactic acid levels after exercise in both men and women and improved muscle strength and flexibility. Hydrotherapy was noted to be effective in reducing muscle tension, improving muscle tone by 20% and contributing to greater relaxation in athletes. Team games, although having a lesser impact on physiological parameters, had a positive effect on social interaction and overall motivation of athletes, and provided a moderate increase in endurance. The results obtained concluded that aerobic exercises and yoga are the most effective means of active recreation for maintaining the physiological parameters of athletes in the transition period
Keywords
physical activity; psychological rehabilitation; muscle strength; level of physical fitness; athletes
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