Results of two years of water training on jump height in postmenopausal women with moderate hip risk fracture

Abstract

The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of a water-based calisthenics and resistance program on jump height in postmenopausal women with moderate hip risk fracture. 39 women were divided into three groups: swimming group (GN; n = 17), calisthenics and resistance group (GIR; n = 14), and control group (GC; n = 8). Body composition test included body mass index (IMC) and waist to hip ratio (ICC). Jump height was assessed by a countermovement jump (CMJ). GN showed a significant (p<0.05) decrease in ICC (5.81%). GIR showed a significant decrease in IMC (3.65%) and a significant increase in CMJ (15.5%). Two years of water-based calisthenics and resistance training can offer significant benefits in jump height in postmenopausal women with moderate hip risk fracture. Both exercise programs can also improve body composition.

Keywords

• postmenopausal period
• jump height
• resistance training
• body compositions