par Joye, Hélène 
Référence Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 19, 2, page (151-156)
Publication Publié, 1979
Référence Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 19, 2, page (151-156)
Publication Publié, 1979
Article révisé par les pairs
| Résumé : | Athletes use relaxation exercises increasingly as part of their training programme. There is however, little experimental data supplying definite information about the effect of relaxation exercises on the various components of muscular action. The authors have more particularly examined the influence of relaxation on visual reaction time, the strength of fingers and legs and coordination. Observations were focused on 3 groups of 16 subjects: a control group, a group subjected to physical effort followed by a period of rest, and a group subjected to physical effort followed by relaxation exercises. Tests were made before and after experiments. Results seem to show the positive effect of relaxation on visual reaction time, manual coordination and also on the strength of small muscle groups. On the other hand, relaxation has a negative effect on the strength of large muscle groups. As a result of this experimentation, the authors now recommend relaxation exercises after all physical exertion influencing visual reaction time and coordination. Such exercises are, however, to be avoided whenever large muscular groups have been subjected to exertion. |
