Plan de entrenamiento funcional para mejorar la condición física de usuarios de gimnasio

Abstract

Technological advancements have led to increased sedentary lifestyles in the population, generating harmful consequences for health. Engaging in physical activities offers physical and psychological benefits. In this sense, functional training has become popular by comprehensively improving physical condition. Therefore, this research aimed to apply a functional training plan through strength, , and speed exercises to enhance physical capacities in individuals attending the Taurus Gym in Azogues City. A pre-experimental study was conducted with a quantitative approach, longitudinal design, and explanatory scope. The study population consisted of 250 people who attended this sports center. Through a non-probabilistic sampling by convenience, n=30 men and women aged 30 to 65 (M=33.9) were selected to participate in the functional training sessions held in the morning. The instruments employed in this study included designed tests to evaluate strength, endurance, and speed. The SPSS Statistics 26 software was used to tabulate and analyze the results. The results obtained in this study were favourable, demonstrating an improvement in physical capacities, especially in speed. These outcomes lead to the conclusion that functional training is an effective tool for improving the skills of people who practice it.