Does TSR Training Programs Increase the Speed and VO2max of MMA Athletes?
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TSR, MMA, Speed, Vo2maxAbstract
The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of an 8-week TUJA Shuttle Run (TSR) training program on enhancing speed and VO₂max in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) athletes in Magetan Regency. This research employed a quasi-experimental approach using a one-group pretest-posttest design. The participants were eight actively competing MMA athletes selected through purposive sampling based on specific criteria, including consistent training attendance and absence of injury during the program. Data were collected using a 20-meter sprint test to assess speed and a multistage fitness test (commonly known as the beep test) to evaluate VO₂max levels. Both tests have been previously validated and are widely accepted as reliable tools for measuring biomotor performance and aerobic endurance. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS version 25 with a significance threshold set at α = 0.05. Findings indicated a statistically significant improvement (P < 0.05) in both speed and VO₂max following the intervention. Participants demonstrated faster sprint times and elevated VO₂max values, indicating favorable adaptations within the cardiovascular and respiratory systems due to the training regimen. These outcomes suggest that the TSR program is an effective strategy for improving key physical fitness components essential to MMA performance. Based on these results, incorporating the TSR training model into foundational conditioning programs and competitive preparation phases is strongly recommended, particularly for athletes targeting regional and national tournaments.
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