Naslov
The influence of fitness training program on resistance, flexibility and body fat mass of middle-aged women

Autori
Nikolić, Ivana ; Šerbetar, Ivan

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, znanstveni

Izvornik
Book of Abstracts EGREPA Conference 2021 / Bentlage, E. ; Brach, M. ; Netz, Y. ; Hinrichs, T. ; Mechling, H. ; Tałach-Kubas, S. - Münster : University of Münster, 2021, 75-75

ISBN
978-3-00-068824-9

Skup
EGREPA Conference 2021: Active aging - new challenges and new opportunities

Mjesto i datum
Münster, Njemačka, 19.05.2021. - 21.05.2021

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Poster

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
Fitness program, resistance, flexibility, body fat mass, midle - aged women

Sažetak
Adult age typically involves an overall decline in motor abilities of women. In addition to reduced mobility and functional limitations, health- related threats like osteoporosis, sarcopenia and increased risk of falling are more likely to occur in later aging. Exercise program was carried out with the aim to improve the arm strength, upper body strength and overall flexibility. The participants were 31 females aged 39-63 years (Mean=47.5 ; SD=6.19). A twelve-week cardioendurance aerobic and strength program with three exercise sessions per week, each lasting 60 minutes, was conducted. The program included 35 single training sessions, each consisting of a 5- minute warm-up, 20-minute cardio endurance exercises, 25-minute resistance exercises, and 10 minutes of stretching. Pre- and post- assessment, carried out in September and January, respectively, included subscapular and abdominal skinfold measures, sit-ups, knee push-ups, and sit-and-reach test. Data were analysed using ANOVA. Statistically significant changes between the two assessments, which indicated improvement, were found in sit-up (p=.000), push-up (p=.010) and sit-and-reach tests (p=.050). Although the reduction of body fat was not observed, strength and range of motion of subjects improved significantly, which justify implemented exercise program and encourages participants to pursue lifelong healthy habits

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kineziologija

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