Efecto De Un Programa De Entrenamiento Tradicional Versus Entrenamiento En Suspensión Sobre La Composición Corporal De Estudiantes Universitarios Con Sobrepeso

Abstract

Unhealthy lifestyles among university students significantly contribute to non-communicable chronic diseases, such as overweight, primarily due to poor nutrition and low physical activity. The objective of this research was to assess the impact of traditional versus suspension training on body composition in overweight university students. Eight (8) students were part of the study, separated non-randomly across 2 groups of four. Their body composition was evaluated using the Tanita Fitscan bioimpedance platform. Following four weeks of training, both methods showed positive impacts on body composition. The results indicated that both training methods achieved an average weight reduction of 1.08 kg. Specifically, weight decreased from 81.3 kg to 80.23 kg in the suspension group and from 85.5 kg to 84.43 kg in the traditional group. Body fat percentage decreased by 1.6% in the suspension group and 1.4% in the traditional group. Muscle mass increased by 2.38% in the suspension group and by 1.85% with traditional training. Visceral fat also reduced more in the suspension group, with a 1.25% decrease compared to 0.5% in the traditional group. Both groups experienced similar improvements in BMI, with a 0.78% reduction in the suspension group and 0.7% in the traditional group. In conclusion, both training methods offer health benefits and improvements in body composition. Traditional training effectively enhances muscle mass, while suspension training is more efficient in reducing visceral fat, underscoring the potential of tailored exercise approaches for addressing overweight among university students.