The purpose of this study was to analyze the effects of new style calisthenics training on health-related physical fitness in students by a meta-analysis. This study searched the electronic databases, including Electonic Theses and Dissertation System and Chinese Electonic Perodical Services. A total of 12 studies including 977 sbjects (609 exercise, 368 control) met the criteria for inclusion. The MIX 1.7 software was used to calculate the weighted mean differences, Cohen's d effect size, Cochran's Q for homogeneity, Egger's regression for publication bias and to draw the funnel plot and forest plot. Data from each trial were pooled as appropriate using either fixed-effect or random-effect model by heterogeneity test. The results of the meta-analysis showed that significant effect size were found in standing long jump (Cohen's d=0.24, 95%CI: 0.13~0.36, p<.001) and 800 meters run (Cohen's d=-0.378, 95%CI:-0.48~-0.25, p<.001). In conclusion, new style calisthenics training promoted the physical fitness including muscular power and cardiorespiratory endurance in elementary school students.
The purpose of this study was to analyze the effects of new style calisthenics training on health-related physical fitness in students by a meta-analysis. This study searched the electronic databases, including Electonic Theses and Dissertation System and Chinese Electonic Perodical Services. A total of 12 studies including 977 sbjects (609 exercise, 368 control) met the criteria for inclusion. The MIX 1.7 software was used to calculate the weighted mean differences, Cohen's d effect size, Cochran's Q for homogeneity, Egger's regression for publication bias and to draw the funnel plot and forest plot. Data from each trial were pooled as appropriate using either fixed-effect or random-effect model by heterogeneity test. The results of the meta-analysis showed that significant effect size were found in standing long jump (Cohen's d=0.24, 95%CI: 0.13~0.36, p<.001) and 800 meters run (Cohen's d=-0.378, 95%CI:-0.48~-0.25, p<.001). In conclusion, new style calisthenics training promoted the physical fitness including muscular power and cardiorespiratory endurance in elementary school students.