Comparison of the effects of crossfit and traditional strength training on some performance parameters

This study aims to compare the effects of crossfit training and traditional strength training on some performance parameters in physically active individuals. Forty-five healthy individuals aged between 18-25 years participated in the study. The participants were divided into three groups of 15 participants each as crossfit, traditional strength and control. Body fat percentage, muscle percentage, handgrip, back, leg strength, vertical jump, standing long jump, 10-20-30 meter run times, agility test, Y balance test, functional movement screen test and yoyo endurance test were measured before and after the eight-week period. One Way Anova test was used for intergroup comparisons. For within-group comparisons, T test was used for parametric data and Wilcoxon test was used for nonparametric data. A value of p<0.05 was taken as significance level. Results; Statistically significant differences were found between crossfit group and control in back strength, leg strength, vertical jump, standing long jump, agility, yoyo, maximal oxygen consumption, right balance and left balance post test values. Statistically significant differences were found between traditional strength group and control in body weight, body mass index, leg strength, agility, yoyo, maximal oxygen consumption and left balance post test values. When in-group pre and post tests were analysed, a statistically significant difference was found only in right balance and left balance values for crossfit group. In traditional strength group, statistically significant differences were found between body weight, back strength, handgrip strength, right balance, left balance and functional movement screen values. In conclusion, no significant difference was found in physical performance parameters between crossfit and traditional strength training groups.