Determining the Efficacy of Providing Ice Compression for Fitness Enhancement After Speed Endurance Exercise on Reducing Heart Rate, IL-6, and Fatigue Index in Football Athletes

Objectives. This study aimed to investigate the effects of Ice Compression For Fitness (ICEFIT) on reducing heart rate, Interleukin-6 (IL-6) levels, and fatigue index in soccer athletes after performing speed endurance training. Materials and methods. A total of 34 male students from the Football C...

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Main Authors: Muhammad Kharis Fajar, Agus Hariyanto, Endang Sri Wahjuni, Dwi Cahyo Kartiko, Gigih Siantoro, Yanyong Phanpheng, I Dewa Made Aryananda Wijaya Kusuma, Bayu Agung Pramono, Afif Rusdiawan, Adi Pranoto
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Language:English
Published: OVS LLC 2025-01-01
Series:Physical Education Theory and Methodology
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Online Access:https://tmfv.com.ua/journal/article/view/2982
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Summary:Objectives. This study aimed to investigate the effects of Ice Compression For Fitness (ICEFIT) on reducing heart rate, Interleukin-6 (IL-6) levels, and fatigue index in soccer athletes after performing speed endurance training. Materials and methods. A total of 34 male students from the Football Coaching Department at the State University of Surabaya (Indonesia), aged 18-20 years, with a normal BMI, at least 10 years of football training experience, and no injuries in the past 6 months, were selected as research subjects and were given ICEFIT treatment for 4 weeks. Data collection was conducted by measuring heart rate, IL-6 levels, and fatigue index at both the pre- and post-intervention stages. Data analysis techniques included using the parametric paired sample t-test and independent sample t-test, with a significance level of 5 %. Results. The results showed that ICEFIT significantly reduced heart rate, IL-6 levels, and fatigue index in soccer athletes after speed endurance training (p ≤ 0.05). Furthermore, marked reductions in heart rate, IL-6 levels and fatigue index were observed between the groups (p ≤ 0.05). Conclusions. These findings demonstrate that ICEFIT is effective in reducing heart rate, IL-6 levels, and fatigue index in soccer athletes after speed endurance training.
ISSN:1993-7989
1993-7997