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Nutrition and supplementation in fitness and bodybuilding
Havlová, Ivona ; Kimmer, David (advisor) ; Šimková, Simona (referee)
Nutrition and Supplementation in Fitness and Bodybuilding Abstract The topic of this master's thesis is "Nutrition and Supplementation in Fitness and Bodybuilding". Physical fitness is getting more and more popular and becoming a global industry. Young people tend to prefer gyms to other types of physical activities. The advantage of fitness workouts is that there is no age limit, provided the person is healthy, as evidenced by exercising individuals who are 15 years old but also senior citizens over the age of 65. The empirical part of the paper was conducted using a qualitative method, gathering respondents through snowball sampling where participants identify others. As many as 28 respondents were divided into two groups: people doing conditioning and bodybuilding whose characteristics are explained in the Operationalisation chapter. All respondents did a semi-structured interview and provided a three-day diet plan. The goal was to map eating habits and the most common diet plans of people doing conditioning and bodybuilding, and to discover supplements they use the most frequently. The practical part of the thesis focused on the most frequent diet plans and supplements in fitness practitioners. The research findings indicate that the most common diet is high in protein and carbohydrates and low in fat,...
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Strength training in bodybuilding from the perspective of a physiotherapist
HOJDAROVÁ, Ema
This bachelor thesis focuses on strength training in bodybuilding from the perspective of a physiotherapist, with the aim of providing a useful guide for physiotherapists and bodybuilders for safe and effective strength training. The thesis provides an overview of various aspects of strength training, such as physiological and biomechanical factors, training structure, recovery, and special attention is given to exercise technique, strength training methods, and recommended procedures for minimizing the risk of injury. Another part of this thesis evaluates selected strength exercises and their impact on the health of bodybuilders, as well as the benefits these exercises can bring. In addition, various widely spread myths in the field of strength training are discussed. The main goal of the thesis is to map common mistakes in performing strength exercises, introduce physiotherapy as a prevention of functional disorders and injuries in fitness bodybuilding, and observe changes in muscle imbalances after correcting exercise mistakes. The practical part of the thesis was conducted in the form of qualitative research based on input and output case studies of three subjects, including kinesiological analysis, dynamic spine tests, Trendelenburg test, Adams' forward bend test, examination of selected shortened muscles according to Janda, selected movement stereotypes according to Janda, selected tests from the DNS concept, photographic comparison, and examination on a posturography device. This provided data, which is presented and compared in the Results chapter. Based on the data obtained from the initial examinations of the subjects, a compensatory training unit was developed, which the subjects trained with. The results of the research should serve, among other things, as a presentation of the benefits of cooperation between a physiotherapist and an athlete.
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Use of supplementation by amateur bodybuilders, footballers and american football players.
ROHLÍK, Jiří
The first part of the master thesis sets up a theoretical framework for usage of sports supplements and its influence on individual sport performance in bodybuilding, American football and soccer. The practical part of this paper is focused on individual sports supplements usage in given sports categories. The theoretical part provides general information about nutritional supplements in terms of increased sports endurance and its effect on health condition of users. This part addresses mainly the most commonly used supplements in given sports field. More specifically, it tackles its usage among bodybuilders and players of American football and soccer. The objective of the practical part was to determine the form of supplements and pattern of consumption among target group. An online questionnaire was used for the practical part. Selected group of respondents consisted of 18 - 50 year olds men, of which, 40 were bodybuilders, another 40 were soccer players and remaining 40 were American football players. All of respondents were amateur sportsmen who were actively engaged in selected sports activity in South Bohemian region at the time of data collection.
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Bodybuilding preparation for the competition - comparation category of competition and difference between theier preparation
Jirkovský, David ; Pokorný, Ladislav (advisor) ; Dlouhý, Martin (referee)
In the following theses, I would like to focus on bodybuilding preseason with competitive ambitions, describe the preparation in detail, explain the sequence, main attributes, synchronization, correct posing and common mistakes. In addition, I aim to compare variances of individual categories and particular competitions from amateur to professional level under the rules of IFBB (International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness). My thesis might clash with rules and categories of other organizations such as NABBA (National Amateur Body-Builder's Association), INBA (International Natural Bodybuilding Association) and others, therefore IFBB was purposefully mentioned. I searched thru publications, discussed the given topic with Czech bodybuilding and fitness stars, and utilized my personal experience which I collected as competitive bodybuilder and trainer in variation of bodybuilding categories. I wished to introduce the sport that has become my lifestyle to the wider audience.
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Managing the training process in bodybuilding
Netík, Tomáš ; Suchý, Jiří (advisor) ; Petr, Miroslav (referee)
Title: Managing the training process in bodybuilding Objectives: This thesis describes the sport of bodybuilding and its training process. It also describes aspects of managing the training process and based on own research determines what impact the training process is applied to changes in the state of training and performance. There is also considering the impact of specific training methods and intensification. Methods: In the research of this thesis, we used different testing methods. We performed functional tests, anthropometric measurements and biochemical tests. Based on these tests, we studied the effect of training programs for performance in bodybuilding. Results: We found that the use of specific methods and intensification has a signifiant influence on the performance of bodybuilding. We also found that effective management of training process has an overall positive effect on performance status in the bodybuilding sport. Keywords: bodybuilding, training process
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Pre-competition preparation of athletes category of men's physique
Vízek, Petr ; Petr, Miroslav (advisor) ; Šťastný, Petr (referee)
Title: Pre-competition preparation of athletes category of men's physique Objectives: The main aim of this thesis is the accumulation of available sources of information about problems in the field of bodybuilding and fitness. The data analysis, confirmation or disproval of hypotheses and preparation of detailed attitudes of experienced or future competitors in the category Men's physique. Methods: The research in this thesis was based on survey containing 10 questions intended for respondents who are regular or future competitors in the category Men's physique. The questions were designed to allow only one answer or multiple choice. The survey was made in electronic form on the website www.survio.com with the accumulated total of 63 responses. Another 17 responses were obtained through personal contacts in fitness centers. The results: Carried out research confirmed the following hypothesis: Majority of respondents prepares for a competition completely on their own. Majority of respondents in pre-competition stage uses at least five basic diet supplements. Disproved hypotheses were as follows: One-third of respondents participated in the competition in the category men's physique just after one or two years of training; 70% of respondents take care of their physical somatotype when setting a daily...
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The proposal of musculoskeletal program for beginners in fitness
Blau, Matěj ; Krištofič, Jaroslav (advisor) ; Pinkavová, Monika (referee)
Title: The proposal of musculoskeletal program for beginners in fitness Objectives: The goal is to differentiate their policies from which should be based on and should respect the schedule of sports training beginners in fitness. To characterize the fitness as a movement and as a separate sport. Focus on beginners, the diversity of levels of musculoskeletal disposition, respectively, on the process of the adoption of a beginner after the introductory training units including a vision for the future. On the basis of the chosen criteria for drawing up the plan to propose a musculoskeletal sports training program for beginners in fitness. Methods: The work has exact character and is based on the literature search supported by information obtained by the method of observation. Its purpose is to collect and interpret information from available materials due to fitness, and then create a musculoskeletal program for a beginner. Results: The result of the work is the design of a structured program for beginners to increase physical fitness. The individual items of the musculoskeletal program are justified and supplemented by specific exercises. Key words: Fitness, bodybuilding, beginners, entrance diagnostic, musculoskeletal program
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