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This paper aims to evaluate the effects that Stretching exercise may have upon Adult`s Physical Fitness and overall Well-Being. The research was oriented in two directions. The first step was an inquiry aiming to reveal the effects that participants perceive in both Physical and Psychological areas after practicing Stretching exercises. Revealed benefits were: Well-being, prevention and control of Joint and Lumbar Pains, somatic and psychic Relaxation, Body Pattern, Introspection, Presence, Sense of ease, Control ...

This paper aimed to determine the efficiency of Body-weight exercises in the physical training of the students who practice volleyball. The experiment was conducted during the academic year 2017-2018, for 28 weeks, one lesson per week. The working sample consisted of 40 students, divided into two groups. Both groups took similarly volleyball lessons, acquiring their specific skills according to the UMF Carol Davila Volleyball Program. The difference consisted in the strength training approach. The Control Group pe...

Problem statement: In this paper we aimed to demolish the modern „myth” stating that when it comes to optimize the motor potential, „high-tech”, machine-assisted training is compulsory. This myth is wide spread in modern society. Many people believe that, in order to reach his maximum physical potential, one has to train with last-generation fitness machines. We strongly believe that old school, Progressive Calisthenics may be a viable alternative for improving several aspects of the motor potential of the student...

In this Study we aimed to reveal the frequently underestimated role that bodyweight exercises may play in building Physical Fitness. Our own bodies offer us all the equipment we need to get in shape. Old-school, forgotten and disregarded Calisthenics, or more fashionable Pilates or Stretching exercises may offer us plenty of alternative tools to replace the machine’s assisted “modern” Fitness programs. Method: The study was conducted on 40 female Students of "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Bucha...