Use of non-traditional recovery means to improve performance of 11-12-year-old athletes specializing in rowing and canoeing

Abstract

The aim of the work wos to substantiate the effectiveness of the use of autogenic training, medicinal plants and Shilajeet for the restoration of working capacity and improving the functional status of young rowers 11-12 years old. Material and methods. 43 young rowers aged 11–12 years old (girls) took part in this study, whose average height was 152.3 ± 5.2 cm; average weight - 39.01 ± 6.5 kg. The subjects were divided into 4 groups, equal (p>0.05) in terms of physical and functional fitness; 3 experimental groups, 1 control group. In the first experimental group, massage was applied with a rubbing of herbal ointment and Shilajeet; in the second experimental group, the use of herbal balm and Shilajeet was used; in the third experimental group, autogenic training was used. Novakki test was used on bicycle ergometre before and after the main experiment, which lasted 8 weeks. The perceived heaviness of work was evaluated on a Borg scale at the end of each step and immediately before the end of the work. Simultaneously recorded heart rate. Results. It has been shown that the intake of balm in medicinal herbs and Shilajeet has a stimulating and tonic effect on organism. The use of these components in ointments for massage has a relaxing and regenerating effect. Auto-training has a less pronounced stimulating and restorative effect. Conclusions. In the training process of young rowers, it is advisable to use all the means investigated in this work, since they substantially complement and reinforce each other.