Galileo Research Facts No. 131: Can Galileo Training cause a sustainable improvement of torque at the knee?

This study documented the effects of 3 weeks of Galileo Training in physical active young women on knee torque of the extensors (concentric, eccentric, isometric). The control group continued their weekly exercises (2 to 3 times per week) while the Galileo group only received the Galileo Training (plus 10 minutes warm-up per session) (25Hz, position 3, slightly flexed legs (10°), 2*5 minutes, 5 times per week over 3 weeks).

While the control group showed no significant changes the Galileo group could show significant improvements showed an improved flexibility (Sit & Reach Test, #GRFS115) as well as the torque of the knee extensor by up to 16%. Almost 50% of this effect was sustained 3 weeks after the end of the training (+7%). Considering the used exercise (almost straight position, 10% knee flexion) this is an interesting result. Ungefähr die Hälfte dieses Effektes war auch 3 Wochen nach Ende des Trainings noch sichtbar (+7%). Since the used exercise is not ideal for training of the tested muscle it can be expected that exercises at a deeper squat position (larger knee angle, but sill with an upright upper body)

) and at even higher frequencies (30-33Hz) would have been even more effective (#GRFS4, #GRFS3).

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