The Role of Resistance Training Machines in Constructing Body Image among Karate Athletes

The research problem was presented as follows: Does resistance training using strengthening machines play a role in constructing body image among karate athletes? The research hypotheses were presented as follows: General Hypothesis: Resistance training using strengthening machines plays a role in constructing body image among karate athletes. Partial Hypotheses: Resistance training using strengthening machines plays a role in constructing the external appearance among karate athletes. Resistance training using strengthening machines plays a role in constructing motor performance among karate athletes. Resistance training using strengthening machines plays a role in constructing health among karate athletes. Study Sample: 18 karate athletes aged between 15–17 years. Method: The adopted method is the descriptive method. Tools: Body Image Scale by Dr. “Nafi Sufyan”. Results: Resistance training using strengthening machines plays a role in constructing body image among karate athletes through its proper and effective application. Resistance training using strengthening machines plays a role in constructing the external appearance through the necessary and appropriate appearance for the karate athlete, and it also has a prominent role in constructing the motor performance and health dimensions. Suggestions: We propose the generalization of using resistance training machines in all karate clubs in the Wilaya of M’sila.