The effect of sport massage therapy using virgin coconut oil on the physical fitness of athletes in Bali Province
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Date
2026
Authors
Sinaga, Fajar Apollo
Muliarta, I Wayan
Dartini, Ni Putu Dwi Sucita
Ariani, Luh Putu Tuti
Dharmadi, Made Agus
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Servicio de Publicaciones. Universidad dde Murcia
Abstract
The aim of this study was to determine the effect of massage therapy using Virgin Coconut Oil
(VCO) on improving the fitness of Bali athletes. The research method employed was a quasi
experiment involving a sample of 32 male Bali athletes (aged between 16 and 18 years), divided into
16 participants in the experimental group and 16 participants in the control group. The experimental
group received massage therapy using VCO, while the control group used body lotion for massage.
Data were collected through fitness tests using the Multi-Stage Fitness Test (MFT) and involved pre
test and post-test measurements. Based on the results of the study, the massage therapy using VCO
had a statistically significant effect on the physical fitness of Bali athletes (p=0.001). In contrast,
massage therapy using body lotion did not show a statistically significant effect on physical fitness
(p=0.064). Furthermore, a significant difference was found between the two treatments (p=0.036),
indicating that VCO was more effective than body lotion in improving athletes’ physical fitness. The
results of this research are expected to contribute to improving athlete performance through massage
interventions using VCO and to provide a broader understanding for coaches in enhancing athlete
performance based on the principles of training and recovery.
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Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) , Body Lotion , Athlete , Sport Massage
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SPORT TK-EuroAmerican Journal of Sport Sciences, 15, 22.
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