Зміни у показниках фізичного стану здобувачок вищої освіти при використанні функціонального тренінгу з петлями TRX

The aim of our study w as t o d etermine t he e ffect o f functional training with TRX loops on the physical condition of first-year female students. Materials and methods: Twenty female students aged 17–18 from Ivan Ohienko Kamianets-Podilskyi National University, who were classified as healthy, participated in the study. Prior to the experiment, the respondents did not engage in any type of functional training. During the study, the students did not engage in any other forms of physical activity. The following methods were used in the study: theoretical analysis and generalization of data from scientific and methodological literature; pedagogical methods; anthropometric research methods (body weight); physiological methods and functional tests (body mass index, Stange test, Genchi test, vital lung capacity, Ruffier test, hand dynamometry, strength index, determination of the percentage of fat and the percentage of skeletal muscle), methods of mathematical statistics. The statistical significance of the differences in indicators before and after the experiment was tested using Wilcoxon’s nonparametric criteria plt;0.05. The pedagogical experiment was conducted at the Ivan Ohienko Kamianets-Podilskyi National University during the first semester of the 2025-2026 academic year during physical education classes and health fitness section classes. The developed program included classes using TRX functional loops in the following areas: Basic, Combo, which provided a multifaceted impact on the body’s systems and the motor abilities of those involved. The structure of the class consisted of three parts: preparatory (3-10 minutes), which included local (isolated) movements of body parts, combinations, and movements for large muscle groups; main part (30-40 minutes) – full-body workout; and final part (2-5 minutes) – deep stretching, flexibility exercises, and general cool-down. Results. As a result of training with suspension equipment (TRX functional loops), first-year female students showed positive changes in physical condition indicators, namely: cardiovascular and respiratory systems, strength indicators, body weight, and body fat and muscle content. At the end of the experiment, BMI indicators improved by 5.2 ± 3.7 kg/m². Accordingly, respondents experienced an average weight loss of 3 to 4 kg. The Stange and Genchi tests improved by an average of 13 seconds and 12 seconds, respectively. The VEMS indicators increased by an average of 580 ml. The Ruffier index indicators decreased by 5.1 ± 1.2. The dynamometry of the right and left hands improved by 5.5 ± 2.1 kg and 5.8 ± 2.7 kg, respectively. Strength index indicators improved by 6.35%. Body fat component indicators decreased by 4.3 ± 0.2%. Muscle component growth improved by 3.2 ± 2.6 %. Conclusion. The results obtained indicate the positive effect of functional training using suspension equipment (TRX functional loops) on the physical condition of first-year higher education students. The systematic improvement in anthropometric, functional, and strength indicators indicates the high methodological value of including such programs in the physical education process in higher education institutions.