FUNCTIONAL TRAINING - MEANS OF OPTIMIZING BODY COMPOSITION

Abstract

Background. Research on the composition of the human body dates back to antiquity. In 440 BC, Hippocrates promote the idea that the human body is composed of four humors. A similar theory was also supported by Chinese researchers, suggesting the existence of five elements in the human body, and health is the consequence of a balance between them. These theories do not have a scientific foundation, but can be taken as a reference point in the history of research on body composition.
The assessment of body composition provides important data about the person health, especially the body mass index. If it is not within certain parameters it may indicate the presence of a disease.
Functional training is a physical conditioning activity with beneficial results in reducing body weight by decrease body fat and increasing strength and strength indices.
Objectives. This study aims to analyze the influence of functional training on body composition at a group of subjects after a five-month exercise program.
Methods. Experimental research was conducted on a group of 40 female subjects aged 19-25, between October 2017 -February 2018. The evaluation was performed using a body analysis tool that provided data on the body mass index and percentage of muscle mass and adipose tissue.
Results. The results demonstrated significant differences between initial and final testing, these data confirming the effectiveness of the exercise program used.
Conclusions. Functional training is effective only if the effort is adequate and the exercises are appropriate to the physical condition of the participants.