Investigation of the Effect of Amrap and Classic Crossfit Trainings in Wrestlers on Anerobic Power

Abstract

The aim of this study is to investigate anaerobic power changes of the wrestlers who are performing AMRAP (As many reps or rounds as possible) and Classic Crossfit trainings. The research has been conducted on thirty-two male wrestlers who are challenging in first league of Turkish Wrestling in the season of 2018-2019. The volunteer participants in test groups during eight weeks preseason in preparation stage; Test Group I (Classic Crossfit) and Test Group II (Crossfit AMRAP) have performed Crossfit models three times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday). They have participated in routine wrestling trainings in between times (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday). The data form has been given to identify the demographic features of the participants. The support of specialist physician has been ensured during the implementation of the programs. By creating a measuring parkour and after recording respectively body weight, height and age, 6-30 sec anaerobic power test on wattbikepro has been implemented and it has been recorded on data form. The measurements recorded on data form have been arranged on MS Excel spreadsheet program. When identifying the differences between first and last measurements of anaerobic power values of the participants, two factor variance analysis (two-way ANOVA for repeated measures) has been used in repetitive measurements. As findings, when evaluating results obtained at the end of 8 -week training period, significant changes have been found in group X time interaction dimension in 6-30 sec anaerobic absolute average power (watt) and anaerobic relative average power (watt/kg) values in classic Crossfit training group (p<0,05). According to simple effect test results, it has been seen a change in classic Crossfit training group at the end of the process in 6 sec Anaerobic Absolute Average Power (watt), Anaerobic Relative Average Power (watt/kg) and Anaerobic Absolute Peak Power (watt) values. On the other hand, an interaction has been recorded in AMRAP Crossfit training group only in Anaerobic Absolute Peak Power (watt) values. Consequently, even though it has been ensured that there is a change in a positive way in anaerobic capacity in wrestlers in both Crossfit training models, it has been seen that the effect of classic Crossfit trainings on the performance is more.