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Habitual physical activity in opera ensemble of croatian national theatre

There are many scientific evidences linking physical activity to numerous health improvements and substantial benefits that can be gained. Regular physical activity greatly reduces the risk of dying from coronary heart disease. It reduces the risk of developing diabetes, hypertension, and even colon cancer. Physical activity fosters strong muscles, healthy bones and joints and may favourably affect body fat distribution and prevent obesity. In older adults it helps maintain function and greater quality of life. The aim of this study is to establish the level of habitual physical activity in the employees of the opera ensemble of Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb. Methods The sample comprises 110 members (57 males and 53 females)of the opera ensembleof Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb.The level of their habitual physical activity was determined by Baecke questionnaire. The obtained data were analysed by standard statistical procedures, with statistical software package STATISTICA for Windows. Basic descriptive statistical parameters were calculated for the whole sample Results and discussion The answers from Baecke questionnaire are the grounds for the calculation of three basic indices: sport index (SI), leisure index (LI) and work index (WI). The highest possible value of the index was 5.0 and it indicates the highest physical activity, while the lowest physical activity was indicated with the value of indices of 1.0. Male members of the ensemble had significantly higher values of sport index, their experience of work load is slightly higher, while female members had slightly higher leisure time index. In comparison with average population in Croatia work index was, as expected, lower for the members of ensemble, while they results in LI and SI are significantly higher than in average Croats. This data suggests that, both male and female, ensemble members understand the benefits of physical activity for their health. When comparing orchestra members, soloists and chorus, work index is the highest for the soloists, although according to Manchester (2012) musicians spend more energy while playing than singers while singing. The soloists have the highest level of sport activity, while musicians were the most active in their leisure time.

OPERA ENSEMBLE; HEALTH; PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

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