Effect of Cross-Training on Physical Fitness and Performance in Physically Disabled Crawl Swimmers

Document Type : Original Article

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Faculty of Physical Education for Boys, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt

Abstract

This research aims to identify the effect of cross-training on development of some physical fitness parameters performance of  physically disabled crawl swimmers. Ten disabled  swimmers from Al-Salam Sport Club team in Banha city, were recruited to participate in the study. Subjects were tested for ,  Pull up on horizontal bar, 3 Kg medical ball push, Trunk flexibility, post-50 swim  Blood lactate concentration  50 m Crawl and Stroke Strength. Results: significant improvements was observed for (name all fitness attributes that showed improvements) after the training period. Cross training seems to be an effective way to improve certain physical fitness attributes as well as performance level in disabled swimmers .

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