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Introduction. The most important advantage of isotonic training is that there is no need for the human body to perform adjusting processes during execution: hence the accuracy of movement is less perturbed. Recent studies have shown balance and stability improvements after isokinetic training performed either by dynamometer or aquatic programs. Purposes. Our primary goal was to determine what the difference is between concentric isotonic and aquatic isokinetic training programs and how much these types of trainings affect the neuromuscular control of the lower limbs. Improving the subjects’ fitness level and their motivation to exercise regularly was the secondary goal of this study. Methods. Ten young, healthy and untrained female adults participated in this study. The subjects were divided into two groups: aquatic (n=5) and fitness (n=5). Before and after training the subjects’ lower limb neuromuscular control was assessed by the Shark Skill test (SST). The aquatic group (AG) trained in a 1.5 meter deep swimming pool, while the fitness group (FG) trained at a gym, using weights. The subjects of both groups trained for six weeks, three times per week. Results. The final SST proved bilateral amelioration of the neuromuscular control for AG, while FG improved unilaterally. The dominant limb improved more than the non-dominant one. The length of the lower limb negatively influenced the initial SST scores, especially at the FG. The tallest subjects of the AG developed the most their neuromuscular control. Conclusions. Post-experimental neuromuscular control improved in both groups. We did not find evidence that a group improved more than the other. The length of the lower limb negatively influences the neuromuscular control, but it can be developed due to regular training sessions of the lower extremity. The subjects’ fitness level and motivation for regular training increased.
Key words: isotonic, isokinetic, neuromuscular control, lower limb
