Evaluating the Impact of Total Resistance Exercise (TRX) System on Female Students and Their Static Balance

Abstract

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.