The effect of pregnancy and the duration of postpartum convalescence on the physical fitness of healthy women: A cohort study of active duty servicewomen receiving 6 weeks versus 12 weeks convalescence

Introduction Pregnancy profoundly affects cardiovascular and musculoskeletal performance requiring up to 12 months for recovery in healthy individuals. Objective To assess the effects of extending postpartum convalescence from 6 to 12 weeks on the physical fitness of Active Duty (AD) soldiers as measured by the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) and Body Mass Index (BMI). Methods We conducted a retrospective study of AD soldiers who delivered their singleton pregnancy of ≥ 32weeks gestation at a tertiary medical center. Pre- and post-pregnancy APFT results as well as demographic, pregnancy, and postpartum data were collected. Changes in APFT raw scores, body composition measures, and failure rates across the 6-week and 12-week convalescent cohorts were assessed. Multivariable regressions were utilized to associate risk factors with failure. Results Four hundred sixty women met inclusion criteria; N = 358 in the 6 week cohort and N = 102 in the 12 week cohort. Demographic variables were similar between the cohorts. APFT failure rates across pregnancy increased more than 3-fold in both groups, but no significant differences were found between groups in the decrement of performance or weight gain. With the combined cohort, multivariable regression analysis showed failure on the postpartum APFT to be independently associated with failure on the pre-pregnancy APFT (OR = 16.92, 95% CI 4.96–57.77), failure on pre-pregnancy BMI (OR = 8.44, 95% CI 2.23–31.92), elevated BMI at 6–8 weeks postpartum (OR = 4.02, 95% CI 1.42–11.35) and not breastfeeding at 2 months (OR = 3.23, 95% CI 1.48–7.02). Within 36 months of delivery date, 75% of women had achieved pre-pregnancy levels of fitness. Conclusion An additional 6 weeks of convalescence did not adversely affect physical performance or BMI measures in AD Army women following pregnancy. Modifiable factors such as pre- and post-pregnancy conditioning and weight, weight gain in pregnancy and always breastfeeding were found to be significant in recovery of physical fitness postpartum.

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The association between physical fitness and mathematics scores in elementary schools in Indonesia

International Sports Studies ◽

10.30819/iss.42-e.08 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 42 (3) ◽

pp. 70-77

Author(s):

Dinar Dinangsit ◽

Tatang Muhtar ◽

Yogi Akin

Keyword(s):

Academic Achievement ◽

Physical Education ◽

Physical Fitness ◽

School Curriculum ◽

Current Approach ◽

Physical Fitness Test ◽

Major Barrier ◽

Mathematics Scores ◽

Test Items ◽

And Mathematics

A continual pressure within the educational system in Indonesia to focus on high levels of academic achievement is a major barrier to implementing an effective physical education curriculum in Indonesia. The conflict between the implementation of a movement based approach (MBA) and a sport based approach (SBA) presents another continuing problem. The current approach leads more to an orientation towards the acquisition of sport skills rather than the attainment of objectives of cognitive development. This study is aimed to reveal the association between the physical fitness and academic achievement of children in Sumedang, West Java. Four physical fitness test items and a specially constructed mathematics test were administered to 265 children from grades four and five. The ability of performance on the physical fitness tests to predict performance in mathematics was calculated by linear multipleregression analysis. The findings revealed that there was a significant association, although low, between the physical fitness components and mathematics achievement. Sit ups and squat jumps showed low partial correlations and the relationships for push ups and the 400 metre run were negative Limitations in the ability of the children to perform the tests were suggested as an explanation for the mixed results. It was argued that this weakness served to emphasise the importance of giving greater priority to physical education and the quality of its teaching within the school curriculum.

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The Relationship between Combat Fitness Test of R.O.K Army and Army Physical Fitness Test and GRIT

Korean Journal of Sports Science ◽

10.35159/kjss.2020.04.29.2.1075 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 29 (2) ◽

pp. 1075-1088

Author(s):

Won-Je Cho ◽

Young-Hwan Choi

Keyword(s):

Physical Fitness ◽

Physical Fitness Test ◽

Fitness Test ◽

The Relationship

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A Study on the Improvement of Physical Fitness Test System for recruitment of new Male and Female Police

Korean Journal of Sports Science ◽

10.35159/kjss.2019.02.28.1.139 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 28 (1) ◽

pp. 139-150

Author(s):

Pil-Seung Kim

Keyword(s):

Physical Fitness ◽

Test System ◽

Physical Fitness Test ◽

Male And Female ◽

Fitness Test

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Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT): Normative Data on 6022 Soldiers

10.21236/ada274547 ◽

1993 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Joseph Knapik ◽

Louis Banderet ◽

Michael Bahrke ◽

John O'Connor ◽

Bruce Jones

Keyword(s):

Physical Fitness ◽

Normative Data ◽

Physical Fitness Test ◽

Fitness Test

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KEBUGARAN FISIK SISWA RETARDASI MENTAL RINGAN SEKOLAH DASAR LUAR BIASA KUNCUP BUNGA DENPASAR LEBIH TINGGI SESUDAH MELAKUKAN PELATIHAN SENAM PINGUIN DARI PADA SENAM RIA ANAK INDONESIA

Sport and Fitness Journal ◽

10.24843/spj.2018.v06.i02.p07 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

I Putu Eka Jaya ◽

Nyoman Mangku Karmaya ◽

Made Jawi ◽

Wayan Weta ◽

Ida Bagus Ngurah ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Fitness ◽

Test Group ◽

T Test ◽

Percentage Increase ◽

Test Results ◽

Physical Fitness Test ◽

Fitness Test ◽

Group 2 ◽

Paired T Test ◽

Group 1

Physical fitness is ability to perform the activity or activities without feeling tired excessively. Physical fitness associated with a person`s organs to carry out its tasks properly every day without experiencing significant fatigue. In a child’s mental retardation with a les mobile lifestyle that will affect his physical fitness. The purpose of this study to determine which type of gymnastic exercise better to the physical fitness on the students in Sekolah Dasar Luar Biasa Kuncup Bunga Denpasar.This research used experimental method using Randomized study Pre and Post Test Group Design. The subjects in this study were students in Sekolah Dasar Luar Biasa Kuncup Bunga Denpasar. There were 18 students which is divided into two groups: group-1 is senam penguins and group-2 is senam ria anak Indonesia. Data were obtained after a six-week training analyzed by paired t-test and unpaired t-test.The results of physical fitness test before training with Senam Penguins was 23.39 ± 1.69 and the test results after the training was 27.87 ± 3.28. the physical fitness test in group-2 before training with Senam Ria anak Indonesia was 22.69 ± 1.76 and the results after training was 24.64 ± 2.11. Paired t-test in both group before and after training showed significant differences after training in group-1 and group-2 with a value of p > 0.05 with an increase in physical fitness test results of (19.15) in group-1 and (8.64) in group-2. The percentage increase physical fitness test results of group-1 with senam penguins is higher than those in group-2 with senam ria anak Indonesia.So we can conclude that the training of senam penguin in Sekolah Dasar Luar Biasa Kuncup Bunga Denpasar improved the physical fitness test results higher than senam ria anak Indonesia.

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Increased stress, weight gain and less exercise in relation to glycemic control in people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic

BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care ◽

10.1136/bmjdrc-2020-002035 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

pp. e002035

Author(s):

Merel M Ruissen ◽

Hannah Regeer ◽

Cyril P Landstra ◽

Marielle Schroijen ◽

Ingrid Jazet ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Type 2 Diabetes ◽

Type 1 Diabetes ◽

Weight Gain ◽

Glycemic Control ◽

Perceived Stress ◽

Medical Center ◽

Short Term ◽

Design And Methods

IntroductionLockdown measures have a profound effect on many aspects of daily life relevant for diabetes self-management. We assessed whether lockdown measures, in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, differentially affect perceived stress, body weight, exercise and related this to glycemic control in people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.Research design and methodsWe performed a short-term observational cohort study at the Leiden University Medical Center. People with type 1 and type 2 diabetes ≥18 years were eligible to participate. Participants filled out online questionnaires, sent in blood for hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) analysis and shared data of their flash or continuous glucose sensors. HbA1c during the lockdown was compared with the last known HbA1c before the lockdown.ResultsIn total, 435 people were included (type 1 diabetes n=280, type 2 diabetes n=155). An increase in perceived stress and anxiety, weight gain and less exercise was observed in both groups. There was improvement in glycemic control in the group with the highest HbA1c tertile (type 1 diabetes: −0.39% (−4.3 mmol/mol) (p<0.0001 and type 2 diabetes: −0.62% (−6.8 mmol/mol) (p=0.0036). Perceived stress was associated with difficulty with glycemic control (p<0.0001).ConclusionsAn increase in perceived stress and anxiety, weight gain and less exercise but no deterioration of glycemic control occurs in both people with relatively well-controlled type 1 and type 2 diabetes during short-term lockdown measures. As perceived stress showed to be associated with glycemic control, this provides opportunities for healthcare professionals to put more emphasis on psychological aspects during diabetes care consultations.

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Physical Fitness Test System Solution Based on RFID and WSN

The 2nd International Conference on Computing and Data Science ◽

10.1145/3448734.3450813 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Hongbing Fang ◽

Jiren Xu ◽

Rangang Zhu ◽

Dongsheng Wu ◽

Xiaolan Zhao

Keyword(s):

Physical Fitness ◽

Test System ◽

Physical Fitness Test ◽

Fitness Test ◽

System Solution

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Sexual function in Chinese women from pregnancy to postpartum: a multicenter longitudinal prospective study

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth ◽

10.1186/s12884-021-03546-6 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Qiuxiang Zhang ◽

Min Shen ◽

Yaning Zheng ◽

Shimei Jiao ◽

Shangxiao Gao ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Weight Gain ◽

Sexual Dysfunction ◽

Sexual Function ◽

Female Sexual Dysfunction ◽

Chinese Women ◽

Qualitative Interviews ◽

First Trimester ◽

Partnership Quality ◽

Pregnancy And Postpartum ◽

Postpartum Weight

Abstract Background The aims of our research were as follows: First, to estimate the prevalence of female sexual dysfunction in early, middle, late stages of pregnancy, and postpartum 6 months after delivery. Second, to discuss relevant factors associated with female sexual dysfunction among women in 6 months after delivery in Nanjing, Yangzhou and Huaian Main, China. Methods Our multicenter longitudinal study was carried out from September 2017 to March 2019, with participants recruited from Southeast China: Nanjing, Yangzhou and Huaian. Participants were recruited when they built their Record of Prenatal Care in community hospitals. The online questionnaires included a set of validated tools, sociodemographic information as wells as medical history data. In the meantime, qualitative interviews were conducted during different periods of pregnancy (from the first trimester to the third trimester of pregnancy and following up to six-month postpartum) respectively. All participants have obtained written informed consent. Results By qualitative interview, the vast majority of the participants were inactive in having sex from pregnancy to postpartum. There were negative aspects of sexual experiences, emotional responses closely related to self-attitudes toward sexual behavior during this period. Through quantitative analysis, pre pregnancy BMI (OR = 1.15, P = 0.012), postpartum weight gain (OR = 1.057, P = 0.033) and partnership quality (OR = 1.181, P = 0.04) were associated with postpartum sexual dysfunction 6 months after delivery. Conclusions Women are at the risk of significantly different FSD with regard to pre-pregnancy BMI, postpartum weight gain and partnership quality. The impaired sexual function from pregnancy to postpartum period indicated the requirement for further survey as well as extensive investigation.

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Diagnostic accuracy of modified Hadlock formula for fetal macrosomia in women with gestational diabetes and pregnancy weight gain above recommended

Journal of Perinatal Medicine ◽

10.1515/jpm-2021-0013 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 0 (0) ◽

Author(s):

Boris Lovrić ◽

Siniša Šijanović ◽

Joško Lešin ◽

Josip Juras

Keyword(s):

Weight Gain ◽

Gestational Diabetes ◽

Diagnostic Accuracy ◽

Area Under The Curve ◽

Fetal Weight ◽

Pregnancy Weight Gain ◽

Singleton Pregnancy ◽

Time Period ◽

Modified Formula ◽

Pregnancy Weight

Abstract Objectives Women with gestational diabetes (GDM) and weight gain during pregnancy above recommended more often give birth to macrosomic children. The goal of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of the modified formula for ultrasound assessment of fetal weight created in a pilot study using a similar specimen in comparison to the Hadlock-2 formula. Methods This is a prospective, cohort, applicative, observational, quantitative, and analytical study, which included 213 pregnant women with a singleton pregnancy, GDM, and pregnancy weight gain above recommended. Participants were consecutively followed in the time period between July 1st, 2016, and August 31st, 2020. Ultrasound estimations were made within three days before the delivery. Fetal weights estimated using both formulas were compared to the newborns’ weights. Results A total of 133 fetal weight estimations were made. In comparison to the newborns’ weight modified formula had significantly smaller deviation in weight estimation compared to the Hadlock-2 formula, higher frequency of deviation within 5% of newborns weights (78.2% [95% CI=0.74–0.83] vs. 60.2%), smaller frequency of deviations from 5 to 10% (19.5 vs. 33.8%) and above 10%, which was even more significant among macrosomic children. There were 36/50 (72%) correctly diagnosed cases of macrosomia by modified and 33/50 (66%) by Hadlock-2 formula. Area under the curve (AUC) for the modified formula was 0.854 (95% CI=0.776–0.932), and for the Hadlock-2 formula 0.824 (95% CI=0.740–0.908). The positive predictive value of the modified formula was 81.81%, the negative 97.91%. Conclusions In cases of greater fetal weights, the modified formula showed greater precision.

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