Table 2.
Flexibility, handgrip strength, and maximum isometric trunk flexion and extension strength of kayak athletes prior and after a home-based exercise training program during Covid-19 restriction
| Participants (n = 17) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pre-covid | Post-exercise | |
| Flexibility, cm | 34.10 ± 7.30 | 35.84 ± 6.25* |
| Handgrip, kg | 38.88 ± 16.74 | 41.61 ± 15.23 |
| RPTF, Nw·kg−2 | 2.05 ± 0.51 | 1.97 ± 0.46 |
| RPTE, Nw·kg−2 | 4.05 ± 0.82 | 3.68 ± 0.83* |
| F/E ratio | 51.94 ± 9.25 | 56.36 ± 14.67 |
Values are mean ± SD
RPTF relative flexion peak torque, RPTE relative extension peak torque, F/E ratio ratio of flexion–extension peak torque
*Significant difference between prior and after a home-based exercise training program p < 0.01