POWERLIFTING TRAINING METHODS FOR WOMEN AGED 35–40 YEARS: ORGANIZATION AND STRUCTURE OF THE TRAINING PROCESS FOR ACHIEVING MAXIMUM SPORTS RESULTS

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Introduction. Powerlifting by women aged 35–40 years in the challenges of today and the realities of Ukraine is relevant, as it contributes to physical and psychological and social communication. Aim. To conduct a comprehensive analysis of the factors impacting powerlifting on the health of women aged 35–40 years, to develop an author's method of training to achieve high sports results and prevent injuries. In this study, women aged 35–40 from the sports club "Olimp" and "Prometheus", Poltava, Ukraine, were involved. Materials and methods. A group of powerlifting women aged 35–40 years was selected based on age, training experience, physical parameters. The collected data was analysed to determine the relationship between indicators of physical and psychological health, and to identify injury risk factors. Results. Based on the results, an author's training method was developed, taking into account the peculiarities of the female body. Comparative analysis of the results was carried out with the control group. The training methodology developed on the basis of macrocycles and mesocycles of training, is an effective tool for preparing athletes for competitions with maximum sports results. The division of training into mesocycles with different durations and types of loads contributes to a gradual increase in results. The use of the technique allows to avoid overloads and injuries, provides control of cardiovascular activity and timely prevention of overtraining. Conclusions. The methodology is flexible to the needs and capabilities of female athletes. Development prospects and scientific significance of the research: The current research in powerlifting don’t focus sufficiently on optimal training approaches, taking into account physiological and hormonal characteristics, as well as their impact on training efficiency and achieving maximum results. This study makes a significant contribution to the field of powerlifting in women aged 35–40, a new training program contributes to a significant improvement in results on all indicators by 21%. This study confirms the effectiveness of the developed program and can become a valuable basis for developing personalized training approaches and improving athletic performance in women of this age range.