Effects of Game-Based Task-Oriented Circuit Training on Physical Functions of Stroke Survivors: A Pilot Study in A State Hospital in Kelantan, Malaysia

Despite being increasingly popular and commonly used in rehabilitation, both game-based exercise training and task-oriented circuit training have never been combined to provide a new training experience for stroke survivors undergoing rehabilitation. Past studies have assessed the effectiveness of these exercise approaches separately and reported positive outcomes. Combining the two training programs may create a more enriched environment and yield favorable outcomes. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of game-based task-oriented circuit training on the physical functions of stroke survivors. This research was a pretest-posttest experimental pilot trial involving 30 participants at post-acute and chronic stage post-stroke (mean age and standard deviation = 58.9 ± 6.6 years; mean Montreal Cognitive Assessment scoring = 23.4 ± 7.1) conducted at a state hospital in Kelantan, Malaysia between August 2019 to February 2020. All participants received game-based task-oriented circuit training using a “Checkercise Board” for 45 minutes, twice per week for 8 weeks. The outcome of the training was measured with regard to lower limb strength, functional stability and aerobic capacity, with the use of the 30-second chair rise test, Dynamic Gait Index (DGI) and 6-minute walk test, respectively. Analysis was done by the ‘intention-to-treat’ approach, using paired samples t-test to determine the differences between pre and post-training outcomes scores. All data was analyzed using the Statistics Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), version 23.0. The significance level was set at p < 0.05 and Cohen’s (d) was used to determine the effect size. Post-training, participants’ mean 30-second chair rise test, DGI and 6-minute walk test scores increased by 9%, 7% and 23% respectively compared to pre-treatment (p < 0.05), with medium effect size of 0.5 to 0.6. Game-based task-oriented circuit training effectively improves lower limb strength, functional stability and aerobic capacity of stroke survivors, and may be used as a therapy option for this population. A future study is needed to confirm these study finding.

The Effect of Pilates Stable Device with Instability Device Using the Circuit Training Method on Balance, Flexibility, and Abdominal Muscle Strength

The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of a stable device with an instability device using circuit training method on balance, flexibility, abdominal muscle strength. This research used quasi-experimental design by giving exercises aided instability devices using a gym ball with a circuit training method in six training posts. Trainer used the gym ball instability devices programmed: 1) bridge on stability ball, 2) single leg on stability ball, 3) hip lift on stability ball, 4)single-leg hip lift on stability ball, 5) stability ball leg rotations stability ball leg rotations 6) prone scaption (Y) on stability ball. Total population is 90 male students, age ± 19 years, height ± 164.40 cm, and body weight ± 55.33kg. From the test of each group (paired sample), it was found that there was a significant difference between pretest and posttest on the variable group of stable devices with instability devices (p-value> 0.05), while the control group did not have any difference (p-value <0.05). Meanwhile, ANOVA test results obtained only the average value of the balance variable in the instability device group using gym ball with control (p-value 0.002 <0.05), the stable device using a mattress and control (p-value 0.000 <0.05), the flexibility group of the stable devices using a control mattress (p-value 0.001 <0.05), the abdominal muscle strength device instability using a gym ball with a control (p-value 0.007 <0.05 <0.05) which has a difference.

Pengaruh Circuit Training Terhadap Kekuatan Fisik Pada Atlet Sekolah Sepakbola (SSB) Persisac Semarang

Circuit Training is a form of training in which there are various movements that are carried out together and continuously and are limited by rest at each exchange of training forms with circuit training there will be many positive shifts in basic skills and also simultaneously restore physical fitness, muscle ability, endurance, dexterity and flexibility of the body. Strength needs to be given special attention from the coach so that the achievements of the SSB (Football School) Persisac Semarang do not decline. The research used in this study is "One-Groups Pretest-Posttest Design". The sample in this study was football athletes SSB Persisac Semarang. The sampling technique was purposive sampling of 15 players. Retrieval of data using instruments that have been used, with the pre-test and post test. Based on the results of the t test, the t value (31.281)> t table (1.761) was obtained, and the p value <0.05. This result means that Ho is accepted, so the hypothesis states that there is an effect of Circuit Training training on increasing the physical strength of football school students at SSB Persisac Semarang.

Physical Fitness of Elementary School Students: Which is better, Circuit Training A and Circuit Training B?

The problem in this study is that the level of students' physical fitness is still relatively low, so it is necessary to have an optimal exercise program for physical fitness. The purpose of this study was to determine the level of fitness after doing Circuit A and Circuit B. The method used was a quasi-experimental method with a Nonequivalent Control Group Design research design. Where in this design there are two groups, namely one experimental group and one control group, and 60 students were divided into two parts and sampled for the experimental group using ordinal pairing technique. The instrument used is TKJI for ages 10-12 years. The results of this study: 1) Circuit A, r arithmetic 0.908 > r table 0.3610 with = 0.05, N = 30 there is a significant effect. 2) Circuit B, r count 0.8903> r table 0.3610 with = 0.05, N= 30 there is a significant effect. 3) Different test with t count 2.08 > t table 1.671 = 0.05, N = 60 there is a difference. So circuit training A is better in improving students' physical fitness. So that in this research it is hoped that in the future it can be used as a reference for the circuit training A training program as a reference for physical fitness training at the elementary school level.

Perbandingan Interval Training dan Circuit Training terhadap Peningkatan Daya Tahan Anaerobik SSB Putra Mororejo U-16

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of interval training and circuit training on the anaerobic endurance of soccer players on the SSB Putra Mororejo U-16 team. The method in this research is an experimental research design with a Quasi Experiment Design with a pretest-posttest control group design. The instrument used to measure anaerobic endurance is the Running-based Anaerobic Sprint Test (RAST). The sample of this study was 20 players of SSB Putra Mororejo who were divided into two groups, namely the interval training group and the circuit training group. The results of the paired sample t-test concluded that there was an effect of treatment interval training and circuit training on anaerobic endurance. In the independent sample t test, interval training was more effective in increasing anaerobic endurance than circuit training. This is evidenced by the data obtained that the increase in interval training has a percentage increase of 40.96% and circuit training has an increased percentage of 24.96%. Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that interval training is more effective than circuit training in an effort to increase anaerobic endurance. Keywords: interval training, circuit training, anaerobic endurance. Abstrak Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh interval training dan circuit training terhadap daya tahan anaerobik pemain sepak bola pada tim SSB Putra Mororejo U-16. Metode dalam penelitian ini adalah eksperimen dengan desain penelitian Quasi Eksperimen Design dengan pretest-posttest control group design. Instrument yang digunakan untuk mengukur daya tahan anaerobik adalah Running-based Anaerobic Sprint Test (RAST). Sampel dari penelitian ini adalah 20 pemain SSB Putra Mororejo yang dibagi dalam dua kelompok yaitu kelompok interval training dan circuit training. Hasil uji paired sample t-test disimpulkan bahwa ada pengaruh treatment interval training dan circuit training terhadap daya tahan anaerobik. Pada uji independent sample t test, interval training lebih efektif dalam upaya peningkatan daya tahan anaerobik daripada circuit training. Hal itu dibuktikan dengan diperolehnya data peningkatan interval training memiliki presentase peningkatan sebesar 40,96% dan circuit training memiliki peningkatan presentase sebesar 24,96%. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa interval training lebih efektif dibandingkan circuit training dalam upaya peningkatan daya tahan anaerobik.

Effects of a periodized circuit training protocol delivered by telerehabilitation compared to face-to-face method for knee osteoarthritis: a protocol for a non-inferiority randomized controlled trial

Background Regular exercise is an effective method for reducing pain and disability in patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA), as well as improving body composition. Thus, a combination of both resistance and aerobic training (circuit training) has shown to be promising for this population. However, access to physical therapy is limited by physical distance, social isolation, and/or treatment costs. Remote rehabilitation seems to be an effective way to minimize these barriers, but the benefits are dependent on the participants’ adherence to the interventions provided at a distance. The objectives of this protocol are to compare the effects of a periodized circuit training applied via telerehabilitation with the same protocol applied in the face-to-face model for individuals with knee OA. Methods This study presents a single-blinded protocol for a non-inferiority randomized controlled trial. One hundred participants diagnosed with knee OA (grades II and III Kellgren and Lawrence system), aged 40 years or more, and BMI < 30 kg/m2 will be randomly divided into two groups: telerehabilitation (TR) and face-to-face (FtF) circuit training. The FtF group will perform a 14-week periodized circuit training protocol supervised by a physical therapist, 3 times a week. The TR group will perform the same exercise protocol at home, at least 3 times a week. In addition, the TR group will be able to follow the execution and orientations of the exercises by DVD, a website, and online file sharing tools, and they will receive periodic phone calls in order to motivate, clarify, and inform some aspects of knee OA. The primary outcomes are changes in self-reported pain intensity (visual analog scale (VAS)) and physical function (Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC)), with a primary end-point of 14 weeks and a secondary end-point of 26 weeks. Secondary outcomes include changes in other clinical outcomes, in morphological characteristics, adherence, acceptability, and treatment perspective. Discussion A circuit training through telerehabilitation may contribute to developing early intervention in the causative and potentiating factors of the knee OA, verifying the effects of a low-cost, non-pharmacological and non-invasive treatment. Trial registration Brazilian Registry of Clinical Trials (ReBEC) ID: RBR-662hn2. Registered on 31 March 2019. Link: http://www.ensaiosclinicos.gov.br; Universal Trial Number (UTN) of World Health Organization: U1111-1230-9517.

Organization of physical education lessons by method of circuit training

The article covers the basis for method of circuit training, that consist of multiple repetition of physical exercises under the condition of exact dosage of loading in established sequence of change and rotation with rest. The foundation of pedagogical approaches and key demands for circuit training are deeply connected to general principles of sports training. Circuit training looks like complex system of training process which is built on up-to-date achievements in scientific developments and modern organizational methodical approaches during training lessons with the purpose of implementation of individual group tasks and improvement of key moving abilities and their complex identifications. Circuit training gives a chance to independently obtain knowledge from physical features, improve specific abilities and skills. Lessons on circuit training permit to carry out easier exercises without tools, and then gradually increase the tempo and the amount of repetitions.