scholarly journals Role of Fitness Program in a Health Improvement of Adolescents

2021 ◽  
Vol 61 (2) ◽  
pp. 172-187
Author(s):  
Gorana Tesanovic ◽  
Goran Bosnjak ◽  
Vladimir Jakovljevic ◽  
Radomir Zrnic
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
The Body ◽  
Health Improvement ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Fat Tissue ◽  
Fitness Program ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Female Subjects

Summary Since physical activities affect the quality of life and activate a complete locomotor system, sports and physical activities can be treated as a determinant for a harmonious development of all child’s characteristics and anthropological characteristics. Because, childhood and youth are the most important formative periods, and some segments of development, for example, specific motor skills can be developed only with means used in sports, this research was conducted to find out do the fitness program (aimed at improving strength) after eight weeks had a positive effect on body composition and mobility and stability of subjects. A control group consisted of 11 female subjects and experimental group were 11 female subjects aged 16 years. The effects of the program on the fitness condition of the subjects were determined by assessing the body composition parameters (data obtained using the Body composition analyser TANITA BC-418) - the total percentage of fat tissue (FAT), the percentage of fat tissue segmentally (percentage of fat tissue of the left leg (FATll), right leg (FATrl), left arm (FATla), right arm (FATra) and body (FATb)) and estimation of mobility and stability levels - based on the application of Functional movement screening (FMS) method (seven tests) before and after the program is implemented. The success of the implemented program was confirmed because the program showed a statistically significant difference between the mobility groups of the subjects in the experimental in relation to the control group (deep squat t=3,464 p=0,006, step over a hurdle t=2,390 p=0,038, active lift of a stretched leg t=2,887 p=0,016, rotatory body stability t=3,130 p=0,011 and FMS t=5,721 p=0,000), and a positive effect on the composition of the body in terms of reduction of the percentage of fatty body has been shown segmentally.

Efficiency of correction of autonomic disorders in the conditions of meteo-climatic maladaptation by the methods of reflex and crystal therapy

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 0-0
Author(s):  
Михайлова ◽  
A. Mikhaylova ◽  
Круглянин ◽  
K. Kruglyanin ◽  
Файзуллоев ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nervous System ◽  
Environmental Changes ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
The Body ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Health Improvement ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Vegetative Nervous System ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Autonomic Disorders

The change of climatic conditions often leads to stress and sometimes failure of adaptive resources. Vegetative nervous system is one of the main participants of adaptation to environmental changes. Its functions inevitably decline in cases of short-term change of meteorological and climatic conditions, especially, in people with history of vascular dystonia. The article presents the results of correction of the autonomic function by the methods of reflex- and crystal therapy in the conditions of maladaptation due to meteo-climatic changes. Due to its popularization in world medical practice and absence of research within evidence-based medicine, non-drug therapy, used in complementary medicine, in particular crystal therapy, require evaluation of its effectiveness for correction of autonomic disorders in cases of maladaptation and comparing with the generally accepted method of reflexology. Crystal therapy is a method of health improvement, which involves applying precious and semiprecious minerals to various parts of the body. Assessment of vegetative nervous system in healthy men and women with the diagnosis of vascular dystonia was carried out on the first day and 7-8 days after the arrival to Anapa. Randomized, blind, placebo controlled study has shown significant difference of the effect of reflex- and crystal therapy from the control group and the placebo group, in the correction of vegetative disturbances according to the heart rate variability and a number of mental health indicators. It has proven the effectiveness of reflexotherapy in the case of a high degree of maladaptation and crystal therapy in case of mild to moderate severity of maladaptation, identified according to the coefficient of weather variability in traffic along various routes.

scholarly journals THE EFFECTS OF SKILL-BASED EXERCISES AND A SMALL-SIDED GAMES PROGRAM ON THE BODY COMPOSITION OF ADOLESCENTS

2020 ◽  
pp. 145
Author(s):  
Darko Stojanović ◽  
Nataša Branković ◽  
Tijana Stojanović ◽  
Zoran Momčilović
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Muscle Tissue ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Experimental Period ◽  
The Body ◽  
Experimental Program ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Fat Tissue ◽  
School Students

The purpose of this experimental study was to determine the effects of a skill-based exercise program on the body composition of adolescents. The study was conducted on 90 participants, (age, 13±6 years), divided by gender then randomly assigned into two sub-samples: the experimental [SS1, N=39 (EG1, 19 girls and EG2, 20 boys)] and the control group [SS2, N=51 (CG1, 24 girls and CG2, 27 boys)]. Body composition parameters were assessed by a caliper (skinfold thickness) and bioelectrical impedance analyzer Omron BF511 (percentage of body fat tissue and muscle tissue). After conducting the 16-week program of skill-based exercises and small-sided games (SSG) related to volleyball, certain body composition parameters statistically significantly increased in the experimental groups (except body fat percent in girls, and body fat mass in both genders). In the experimental period, the SS2 increased in body fat tissue (both genders) and in muscle tissue (girls), while a decrease in muscle tissue was recorded among the boys. The results of this study showed no significant differences in the effects of the two programs on body composition at the multivariate level for both genders. Furthermore, at the univariate level it was noted that the students following the experimental program (SS1) had better results compared to the SS2 of students in terms of the decrease of body fat tissue, as well as the increase of muscle tissue for both genders. The obtained results indicate that the program of skill-based exercises and SSG related to volleyball is suitable for adequate intensification of PE classes and improvement of body composition parameters of elementary school students.

scholarly journals Assessment of Effect of Exercise on Body Composition in Obese and Overweight

2022 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Reshma Shireesha ◽  
Obulesu Obulesu
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Health Benefit ◽  
The Body ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Fat Percentage ◽  
Group I ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Group Ii

Background: Aim: To assess the effect of exercise on body composition in obese and overweight. Methods: A total of seventy- two overweight subjects of either gender were enrolled for the study. Two groups were prepared. One group was experimental group (n=36) and the second group was control group (n=36). Parameter such as age, height and weight was recorded. On the basis of variables body mass Index and body fat percentage of every subject was determined. The experiment group were put on aerobic exercises spread over duration of four weeks. Results: The mean height in group I was 163.7 cm and 165.4 cm in group II. Weight was 65.2 kg and 63.5 kgs in group II, BMI (Kg/m2) was 29.4 and 29.1, body fat was 29.3% and 29.6% in group I and II respectively. A significant difference was observed (P< 0.05). The mean pre- test BMI was 29.6 and 38.5 and post- test value was 26.4 and 38.9 in group I and II respectively. A significant difference was observed (P< 0.05). Conclusions: Regular physical activity appears to confer a health benefit to the people. There was a positive relationship between aerobic exercises and overweight women in order to reduce the value of fat in the body.

Electrical Acupoint Stimulation Changes Body Composition and the Meridian Systems in Postmenopausal Women with Obesity

2010 ◽  
Vol 38 (04) ◽  
pp. 683-694 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chia-Hsien Lin ◽  
Yu-Min Lin ◽  
Chi-Feng Liu
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Electrical Stimulation ◽  
Postmenopausal Women ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
The Body ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Percentage Of Body Fat ◽  
Improve Body Composition ◽  
Significant Difference

This study evaluates the effects of electrical stimulation on body composition and the meridian system in postmenopausal women with obesity. Forty-one postmenopausal women were recruited in Taiwan. The body composition was used as a screening test for obesity (percentage of body fat: > 30%, waist circumference: > 80 cm). The experimental group (EG, n = 20) received modulated middle-frequency electrical stimulation treatment for 20 min twice a week for 12 consecutive weeks at the Zusanli (ST36) and Sanyinjiao (SP6) acupoints. The control group (CG, n = 21) did not receive any intervention. The measurements of body composition and the meridian system were recorded for both groups in the pre- and post-study. The results showed that the data of body composition (weight, waist and hip circumference, percentage of body fat, and percentage of lean muscle mass) changed considerably in the EG ( p < 0.05); however, no significant difference was observed in the CG. The left triple burner meridian changed notably in both EG and CG throughout the study ( p < 0.05), however there was no difference between the two groups in the overall mean value, up-down ratio, qi and blood ratio, and yin-yang ratio. Our findings suggest that modulated middle-frequency electrical stimulation could help to improve body composition in postmenopausal women with obesity, potentially providing them with better care and health by integrating Western medicine and traditional Chinese medicine.

scholarly journals AEROBIC TRAINING IN OBESE ADOLESCENTS: A MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 280-285
Author(s):  
Priscyla Praxedes Gomes ◽  
Mara Cristina Lofrano-Prado ◽  
Camila Tenório Calazans de Lira ◽  
Thiago Ricardo dos Santos Tenório ◽  
João Paulo Botero ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Physical Training ◽  
Aerobic Training ◽  
Multidisciplinary Treatment ◽  
The Body ◽  
Fat Free Mass ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Obese Adolescents ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Intensity Training

ABSTRACT Introduction: The prevalence of excess weight/obesity in adolescence has increased, and physical training may be effective in combating this scenario. Objective: To analyze the effect of different intensities of aerobic training on the body composition of obese adolescents undergoing multidisciplinary intervention. Methods: In this study, 107 pubertal (Tanner 3 and 4), obese (BMI=34.72±4.10 kg/m²) adolescents (14.85±1.44 years) were randomly assigned to three groups: high intensity training (HITG – ventilatory threshold I (VTI)); low intensity training (LITG – 20% below the VTI) and control group (CG), without intervention. The adolescents in the HITG and LITG underwent nutritional and psychological (1x/week) and clinical (1 x/month) follow-up and physical training (3x/week) for 12 weeks. Results: Reductions in fat mass (FM) and body fat percentage (BFP) (p< 0.001) and an increase in fat-free mass (FFM) (p<0.001) were observed in all groups. There was a reduction in BMI only in the experimental groups (p<0.001). Conclusion: The effects of multidisciplinary treatment on the body composition of obese adolescents occur independently of the intensity of aerobic physical training. Level of Evidence I; High quality randomized clinical studies with or without statistically significant difference, but with narrow confidence intervals.

scholarly journals Body Composition in Female Patients with Adhesion Capsulitis of the Shoulder: A Case-Control Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Motoi Fujiwara ◽  
Masaaki Ito ◽  
Shuang-Qin Yi
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Shoulder Pain ◽  
Upper Limb ◽  
The Body ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Composition Distribution ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Affected Side ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Right

Abstract Background: Many studies have attempted to clarify factors associated with the development of shoulder periarthritis. In its early stage, omalgia impairs normal, everyday life. Due to this pain, muscle force decreases in the affected side of the upper limb, and a change occurs in body composition distribution, especially in the upper limb. Currently, body composition distribution can be measured using dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA). Methods: 102 patients with unilateral shoulder pain over 3 months (5 males and 97 females, mean age: 62.5 ± 10.5 years) were assigned to the shoulder pain group (painful group). The control group consisted of 237 patients without shoulder pain (20 males and 197 females, mean age: 59.8 ±14.2 years). These factors were measured using a QDR-4500 DEXA scanner (Hologic Co., Ltd.). Results: Mean values of bone mineral density were 0.57 ±0.09 g/cm2 on the affected side and 0.59 ± 0.08 g/cm2 on the non-affected side in the painful group. Mean values in the control group were 0.57 ± 0.14 g/cm2 on the left side and 0.58 ±0.09 g/cm2 on the right side. There was no significant difference between the shoulder with and without pain, affected and non-affected side. Mean proportions of the upper limb that was fat were 40.1 ± 9.5% on the affected side and 35.7 ±9.8% on the non-affected side in the painful group. In the control group, the means were 39.2 ±11.1% on the left side and 37.5 ± 10.9% on the right side. The mean muscle masses of the upper limb were 1548.5 ±304.2 g on the affected side and 1723.5 ±321.5 g on the non-affected side in the painful group. There was a significant difference between the affected and non-affected side. Conclusions: We measured the body composition of the upper limb. Muscle mass of upper limb was significantly different between the affected and non-affected sides.

scholarly journals The Effect of Recreational Physical Activity Training on Bio-motor Characteristics of Secondary School Students

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 156
Author(s):  
Abdullah Güllü ◽  
Esin Güllü
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Training Group ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
The Body ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Recreational Physical Activity ◽  
School Students

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of recreational physical activity training on biomotor characteristics of 12-age group secondary school students. A total of 116 physically inactive male students in secondary school participated in this study as healthy and volunteer. Participants were divided randomly into three groups: the recreational soccer training group (SG; n: 43; height: 146.51±9.01 cm; weight: 37.73±12.20 kg), the recreational volleyball training group (VG; n: 37; height: 146.97±7.19 cm; weight: 42.04±11.39 kg) and the control group (CG; n: 36; height: 141.53±8.27 cm; weight: 39.62±11.72 kg). SG and VG completed their recreational physical activities in 2 days a week for 24 weeks. The body composition, speed, agility, flexibility, strength, anaerobic power and aerobic power values were measured. The paired-samples t-test and one-way ANOVA with multiple comparisons were used for evaluations of the groups. The level of significance was used at 0.05. The results of the body composition and bio-motor capacities were significantly higher in favor of SG and VG than CG. In conclusion, recreational soccer and volleyball trainings may be proposed as entertaining physical activities that stimulate both body composition and bio-motor capacities.

scholarly journals COMBINATION OF WOBBLE BOARD AND CORE STABILITY EXERCISE MORE IMPROVES BODY BALANCE

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 132
Author(s):  
Bagas Anjasmara
Keyword(s):  
Research Result ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
The Body ◽  
Core Stability ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Body Balance ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

Introduction: Lack of physical activities or sedenetary lifestyle will affect the abilities of body, one of them is body balance, which causes several problems that are related with motor skills and one of them is increased possibililty of injury as the result of the muscle is not accustomed to hold weight more than normal activities. Improving body balance can be done by training muscles which have function to maintain the balance. Research Objectives: This study aims to identify the combination of wobble board exercise and core stability exercise is better compared to calf raise exercise and core stability exercise in improving body balance of students with love physical activities. Methods: This research used experimental methods pre and post test two group design with. The experimental group was given wobble board exercise and core stability exercise, while the control group was given calf raise exercise and core stability exercise. The number of sample in each group is 18 people and each of the group was given 3 times in a week of exercise for 6 weeks. The balance measurement in this study used standing stork test. Result: The research result is the body balance Experimental Group is increase with mean pre test score is 10,80±4,64 seconds becomes 26,51±5,41 seconds during post test, and p = 0,001. In Control Group, there is an increase body balance with mean pre test 8,39±4,51 becomes 20,54±5,18 during post test  and p = 0,001. There is a significant difference in the increase of body balance in Experimental Group and Control Group with p = 0,002 (p < 0,05). Conclusion: The combination of wobble board exercise and core stability exercise is better than the combination of calf raise exercise and core stability exercise in improving body balance of students with low physical activities. Keywords: Body Balance; Low Physical Activities; Wobble Board Exercise; Calf Raise Exercise; Core Stability Exercise

scholarly journals The Effect of Two Semester Wrestling Training on University Students’ Body Composition and Some Motoric Characteristics

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 26
Author(s):  
Bilal Demirhan
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
University Students ◽  
Vertical Jump ◽  
Anaerobic Power ◽  
The Body ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Body Weights ◽  
Package Program ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Positive Effect

The aim of this study was to examine the changes in the body composition and motor characteristics of the students attending the wrestling lesson in one academic year (8 months). The study included 19 male wrestler students with an average age of 21.20&plusmn;1.61 years. Body weights, body circumference measurements, regional muscle strengths, anaerobic strength skinfold thicknesses and body fat percentages were measured twice before the start of the wrestling training at the beginning of the academic year. SPSS 20.0 package program was used to analyze the data obtained at the beginning and end of the season. In the evaluation of pretest and posttest measurements, wrestler students&rsquo; body weights, BMI, shoulder circumference, chest circumference, bicep circumference (ext), bicep circumference (flx), hip circumference, upper leg circumference, vertical jump distance, long jump distances, Anaerobic power capacities There was a statistically significant difference between the back force, leg strength, biceps, triceps and abdominal skin folds (p&lt;0.05). As a result, it was determined that wrestling training taken by university students in a training process had a positive effect on muscle strength and anaerobic power levels and a positive effect on the development of body circumference measurements.

scholarly journals Influence of vitamin-mineral supplement on protein metabolism in rabbits’ organisms

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-6
Author(s):  
M. Fedorchenko
Keyword(s):  
Blood Plasma ◽  
Protein Content ◽  
Biochemical Parameters ◽  
The Body ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Total Protein Content ◽  
Mineral Supplement ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Alt Activity

The purpose of the study is to study the influence of different vitamin-mineral supplement “Tekro” doses on biochemical parameters in blood plasma and liver of rabbits of New Zealand breed. The research methodology is based on research according to generally accepted research methods. Biochemical parameters were studied in rabbits’ organisms at 45, 60, 75 and 90 days of rearing with feeding of different doses of vitamin-mineral supplement “Tekro”, namely 3 %, 3.5 %, 4 %. The academic novelty is that nowadays the problem of the effect of different vitamin-mineral supplement “Tekro” doses on biochemical parameters in the blood and liver of rabbits has not been studied. Analyzing the indicators of the total protein content in the blood plasma of rabbits of the experimental groups and the control one for 90 days, it was noted that there was no significant difference in the indicators. In the liver of rabbits of the age from 45 to 90 days there was a tendency to increase the protein content due to the effects on the body of various doses of vitamin and mineral supplement “Tekro”. It has been established the positive effect of vitamin-mineral supplement “Tekro” on ALT activity of rabbits in experimental groups. At the age of 75 days, significantly higher ALT activity was recorded in rabbits of the 3rd experimental group by 35.8 % compared to animals in the control group.

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