Purpose: This study aimed to compare the effect of 4 weeks of suspension exercises with TRX and hopping on the static and dynamic balance of male college athletes.Methods: This was a quasi-experimental study. In total, 36 male volleyball, basketball, soccer and handball players of the University of Tehran with an age range between 20 and 28 years were selected purposefully and then randomly assigned into 3 groups of control (n=12), TRX suspension exercise (n=12), and hopping exercise (n=12). The exercise groups performed hopping and TRX exercise 3 sessions a week for 4 weeks (12 sessions). Static and dynamic balance of the participants were measured before and after 4 weeks of suspension exercises with TRX and hopping using Biodex balance system. For data analysis paired t test, ANCOVA and Bonferroni test were performed in SPSS. P£0.05 was considered as the significant level.Results: The scores of the general indicator of the static and dynamic balance test in the 2 exercise groups showed significant improvements, compared to the control group (P≤0.05). However, there was no significant difference between the effect of hopping and TRX exercise on the static and dynamic balance of the athletes (P>0.05).Conclusion: Four weeks of hopping and TRX exercise significantly improves the static and dynamic balance of college athletes; Athletes and coaches can use both of these 2 sets of exercises for improving the static and dynamic balance and for prevention of injury.

Background: Physical inactivity during adolescence can result in an unfavorable consequence of imbalance. Total resistance exercise (TRX) muscle resistance exercise increases static balance and prevents muscle injuries in female students by strengthening body muscles. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of total body muscular resistance training on the static balance of female student cohorts. Methods: This experimental study was conducted on 50 female students aged 12-15 who resided in Gorgan, Iran. The data collection tool was the stork's static balance test. The intervention group received ten training sessions (45-60 minutes) over ten weeks, but the control group received the routine school exercises. The collected data were subjected to statistical analysis using SPSS-21 software, wherein descriptive and inferential statistics, including paired t-test, independent t-test, and ANCOVA, were employed at a significance level of 0. 05. Results: ANCOVA analysis, after eliminating the pre-test influence, indicated that the intervention group significantly improved the static balance of both the right (Eta = 0. 57, P < 0. 01) and left leg (Eta = 0. 46, P < 0. 01), after total body muscle resistance exercise (TRX) intervention. Conclusions: Based on the results, engagement in muscular can augment muscle strength and preserve the body's equilibrium. Therefore, managers and health professionals should use this inexpensive, applicable, and safe exercise method to increase physical fitness and prevent musculoskeletal injuries among students.

Background: Excessive anterior pelvic tilt (APT) is a common condition that can lead to musculoskeletal problems in females. Pilates and TRX exercises have been suggested as potential interventions to address APT. Aim: The present study aimed to investigate the effect of these exercises on the pelvic tilt angle (PTA) in females with excessive APT. Materials and Methods: The current study utilized a pre-test post-test design and was conducted as a quasi-experimental study. Twenty females between the ages of 35 and 55 were purposefully selected to participate in the study. The pelvic tilt angle (PTA) was measured using an inclinometer. The study participants were randomly assigned to the two groups. Then 8-week TRX and Pilates exercises were carried out. The data was analyzed by paired-sample t-test and analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) at a significance level of P<0. 05 using SPSS V. 16. Results: The results showed a significant decrease in PTA in both Pilates (t(9)= 16. 74, P= 0. 001) and TRX (t(9)= 9. 73, P= 0. 001) exercises groups. But, there was no a significant difference between the two groups (F(1, 17)=0. 01, P= 0. 922, partial eta squared= 0. 001). Conclusion: The results of the study demonstrated a significant decrease in the pelvic tilt angle (PTA) of participants with excessive anterior pelvic tilt (APT) following 8 weeks of Pilates and TRX exercises. These findings highlight the importance of these exercise interventions in correcting postural deformities.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of Pilates, TRX, and combination exercises on motor memory consolidation and a one-month follow-up period. In a semiexperimental project, 40 middle-aged women aged 30 to 50 years old, without having a history of Pilates and TRX exercises, were available selected and randomly divided into four groups, such as TRX, Pilates, Combination (TRX + Pilates), and Control. In the pre-test phase, all groups performed an epoch of 5 practice blocks (each block containing 10 times the implementation of the 8-item 2R4R3R1R pattern). The experimental groups then practiced for eight weeks, three sessions each week, and 60 minutes of each session. The subjects in the control group also had their daily exercises during this period. Immediately after the end of the training sessions, a post-test and a month later, a follow-up test similar to the pre-test was performed. To analyze the different stages of the research, the one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Tukey Post-Hoc tests were used at a significance level of P< 0. 05. The results showed that Pilates and combination exercises in post-test and Pilates exercise in a one-month follow-up period had a significant effect on the motor memory consolidation among middle-aged women. Based on the results of previous studies and the findings of the present study, it can be concluded that Pilates exercise improves motor memory consolidation in middle-aged people. There has been much discussion about the effect of aerobic activity (such as Pilates exercise) on motor memory consolidation. Although researchers have stated that its underlying mechanisms have not been conclusively determined, it is assumed that significant changes in the human brain occur following aerobic exercise. Therefore, these factors are effective in maintaining cognitive function and promoting memory consolidation, which is probably more affected by Pilate’ s exercises.

Purpose: Changing strength ratio of internal to external rotator muscles is a common condition in overhead athletes with shoulder impingement syndrome. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of traditional and TRX (total-body resistance exercise) suspension training on the strength ratios of internal and external shoulder muscles. Methods: Thirty-three athletes with shoulder impingement syndrome in Kerman city were selected and grouped into two groups of training (traditional and TRX Suspension training) and control group. To assess the strength, the subject sitted at the edge of the table with arm position located near the body and elbows at 90 degrees of flexion. The subject was applied the maximum pressure to hand-held dynamometer for 5 seconds, each person performed three attempts and an average performance of the person was based on statistical work. Results: The results showed that after the training period, improvement in the strength ratio in shoulder rotator muscles were observed (p=0. 004). The results showed that there was a significant difference between the traditional and TRX group with the control group (p<0. 001, p=0. 009 respectively), but there was no significant difference between the traditional and TRX training groups (p=0. 58). Furthermore, the average score changes in the TRX group was higher. Conclusion: Since traditional exercises require several training tools, however, TRX exercises only one tool is needed, as well as the TRX exercises execute in the closed-kinetic chain, it can be concluded that TRX exercises can be used as a substitute for traditional exercises in places with restricted exercise space.

Background and Aim: Disorders related to balance and falling are among the most important consequences of aging, which result in disturbing consequences such as bone fractures. The purpose of the present study was to determine the effect of TRX functional exercises on the balance of middle age men. Materials and Methods: In the current quasi-experimental study, 26 elderly men (mean age ± SD; 43. 8 ± 3. 44) were randomly divided into two groups of suspended exercises (n= 13) and control group (n= 13). The static, dynamic, and functional balance were evaluated using Sharp and Romberg, Corrected Star (Y), and Berg balance scales, respectively. The experimental group performed TRX exercises for 8 weeks, 3 sessions per week for 45 minutes. To analyze the data, t-test and ANCOVA statistical methods were used in SPSS, v. 2 with p-value set at ≤ 0. 05. Results: The results of t-test showed that the balance of the experimental group in all three groups was significantly different in post-test when compared with that in the pre-test (p≤ 0. 05). In addition, the results of ANCOVA showed that performing TRX exercise significantly improved the balance in the experimental group as compared with the control group (p≤ 0. 05). Conclusion: Since balance is a feature that is influenced by several factors, doing TRX exercises can well cover these capabilities and improve the balance of middle age men. Therefore, in order to prevent disorders related to balance and falling, it is recommended that these individuals take the benefits of functional TRX exercises during middle ages.

Introduction: Total-Body Resistance Training (TRX) is a new method for increasing muscle strength and decreasing muscle atrophy and improving balance in the elderly. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of 12 weeks of TRX training on static and dynamic balance in elderly men. Methods: In this quasi experimental study, 16 elderly men, with age range of (62. 06 ± 1. 53 years) were selected as sample by availability sampling method; and were randomly placed in two TRX and control groups; each group n=8. Experimental group practiced in a TRX exercise program for 12 weeks; each week 3 sessions with duration of 60 minutes. The collected data were analyzed by paired t-test and analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) at a significant level of P<0. 05. Results: The results of paired t-test showed that there is significant difference between pre-test and post-test for static (t=-22. 40, p=0. 0001) and dynamic (t=13. 8, p=0. 0001) balance in TRX group. Also the results of ANCOVA test showed that there was significant difference between TRX and control groups in static (F=495. 45, P =0. 0001) and dynamic balance (F=74. 94, P= 0. 0001). Conclusion: It seems that TRX exercises can increase static balance time and decrease dynamic balance time in older men. Probably by using this exercise method, negative physical consequences and consequently treatment costs can be reduced. This method can be useful in the field of elderly nursing.