A cornerstone of the I.M.Health project is its research, investigating the developmental effects of Balance and Water Skyball training methods.
Participants aged 16–25 from Austria, Slovenia, and Hungary joined a 3-month program, attending two 60-minute training sessions per week, with 20–25 participants per group. The groups were structured as follows:
- In Austria, participants practiced Balance exclusively.
- In Slovenia, Water Skyball was the focus.
- In Hungary, participants trained in both Balance and Water Skyball, once per week each method.
Additionally, a Hungarian control group maintained their usual activity levels, providing a baseline for comparison.
How We Measured Progress
Participants’ physical states were assessed using a custom exercise-based fitness assessment developed during the project. For mental and quality-of-life metrics, we used the WHO Quality of Life Questionnaire and the LASA Physical Activity Questionnaire.
What’s Next?
The youth showed outstanding dedication, and preliminary feedback suggests positive outcomes. At the end of the program, participants received personalized progress insights based on their assessments.
We’re now analyzing the data to evaluate the broader impact of these innovative methods, with the results to be shared in a research paper soon. We’re thrilled to see what Balance and Water Skyball can bring to the next generation!
