The effect of functional training on some health-related fitness components and blood lipoprotein for children who suffer from obesity

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between organized sport (OS) participation and health-related fitness (HRF) in adolescents. A total of 320 adolescents (176 boys) aged between 10 and 16 years reported their engagement in OS and were assessed on 5 components of HRF (cardiovascular endurance, push-ups, curl-ups, flexibility, and body mass index). Data on OS participation frequency and duration were collected through a self-reported questionnaire. Adolescents were stratified by OS participation (engaged, n = 113; nonengaged, n = 220; 55% boys). Nonparametric quantile regression models were used to estimate the differences in HRF by participation group. Less than 30% of the participants reported they were regularly engaged in OS. Frequency of participation ranged from 2 to 5 days per week (median = 2; SD = 3), and duration of participation ranged from 45 to 180 minutes per week (median = 81.7; SD = 32.4). Adolescents who participated in OS displayed better cardiovascular endurance (+4.1 laps completed), with no statistically significant difference detected on any other HRF component. Our results highlight engagement in OS as a promising strategy for achieving cardiovascular endurance. Engagement in OS alone does not seem to be sufficient to enhance fitness components other than cardiovascular endurance.

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Associations Between Objectively Assessed Components of Physical Activity and Health-Related Fitness in 10- to 14-Year-Old Children

Journal of Physical Activity and Health ◽

10.1123/jpah.2015-0596 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 13 (9) ◽

pp. 993-1001 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Stijn De Baere ◽

Renaat Philippaerts ◽

Kristine De Martelaer ◽

Johan Lefevre

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Cardiorespiratory Fitness ◽

Regression Models ◽

Linear Regression Models ◽

Fitness Components ◽

Electronic Diary ◽

Muscular Fitness ◽

Body Fatness ◽

Health Related ◽

Health Related Fitness

Background:Our aim was to investigate the association between different components of physical activity (PA) and health-related fitness in 10-to 14-year-old children.Methods:241 children were recruited from 15 primary and 15 secondary schools. PA was assessed using the SenseWear Mini and an electronic diary. Health-related fitness was assessed using Eurofit and translated into indicators of body fatness, cardiorespiratory fitness and muscular fitness. Associations between PA intensity and physical fitness components were determined using multiple linear regression models adjusted for possible confounders and the contribution of PA domains per intensity categories was calculated.Results:Associations between PA intensities and body fatness were low to moderate (|β| = 0.09 to 0.44), explaining up to 6% of the variance in boys and 17% in girls. For cardiorespiratory fitness, associations were higher (|β| = 0.17 to 0.56), with PA explaining up to 6% of the variance in boys and 31% in girls. Low-tomoderate associations (|β| = 0.06 to 0.43) were found for muscular fitness, with PA explaining up to 7% in boys and 13% in girls. Stronger associations were found for sedentary and light activities.Conclusions:Low-to-moderate associations between PA and fitness components were observed, with higher associations in girls. Sedentary and light intensity activity showed the strongest link with body fatness, cardiorespiratory fitness and muscular fitness.

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Physical Fitness: Health-Related Fitness Components and Traits

Encyclopedia of Behavioral Medicine ◽

10.1007/978-1-4419-1005-9_1641 ◽

2013 ◽

pp. 1489-1489

Keyword(s):

Physical Fitness ◽

Fitness Components ◽

Health Related ◽

Health Related Fitness

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Theoretical Assumption And Practical Implications Of Teaching, Diagnosis And Evaluation At School Lessons Of Selected Elements Of The Structure Of Health Related Fitness (H-RF)

Journal of Kinesiology and Exercise Sciences ◽

10.5604/01.3001.0013.8547 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 29 (85) ◽

pp. 25-34

Author(s):

Elżbieta Szymańska ◽

Ivan Čillík ◽

Karolina Szymańska

Keyword(s):

Heart Rate ◽

Cardiovascular Response ◽

Exercise Heart Rate ◽

Control Group ◽

Fitness Components ◽

Theoretical Assumption ◽

Health Related ◽

Game Forms ◽

Experimental Group ◽

Health Related Fitness

Aim. The aim of the study is to present the results of the conducted pedagogical experiment assessing the adaptation process to continue physical effort for a long time without signs of fatigue by boys aged 10 years. In addition, the author’s original method for evaluating Health-Related Fitness components was presented. Main findings. The pedagogical experiment was carried out during physical education classes with an experimental group comprising boys, using a continuous run for 40 lesson units as a warm-up in the form of running games and a control group performing standard tasks introducing the exercises. In the children from the control group, during the first and last classes of the experiment, during the run, the SPORT TESTER measured cardiovascular response. Experiment effectiveness was assessed based on the results of the analysis of heart rate stabilisation and the results of the 1,000-m run. It was proposed to evaluate the value of the 1-000-m run results compared to other Health-Related Fitness components, using the uni year scoring scale created by the author. Results. During the final stage of the experiment, the process of stabilising exercise heart rate was found in boys from the experimental group, indicating muscle metabolism processes at the oxygen threshold level typical for jogging. All participants of the experiment completed the Punctual train 1,000-m race with a better result than before the experiment. Conclusions. 1. The conducted experiment allowed to achieve positive results in the scope of improving economy of continuous running. Ten-year-old children in the second exam, without signs of greater fatigue, covered a distance of 1,000 m. 2. The proposed fun and game forms can be successfully used to teach continuous runs and serve as a standard and objective tool for assessing endurance. 3. The uni year scoring scale can help students in self-assessment of Health-Related Fitness.

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PREVALENCE OF HEALTH RELATED FITNESS COMPONENTS IN ATHLETICALLY GIFTED MALE PUERTO RICAN ADOLESCENTS

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise ◽

10.1097/00005768-200105001-00187 ◽

2001 ◽

Vol 33 (5) ◽

pp. S33

Author(s):

R Soler ◽

J A. Barreto ◽

R Lind

Keyword(s):

Puerto Rican ◽

Fitness Components ◽

Health Related ◽

Health Related Fitness

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Health-related Fitness Components – Links Between Parents and Their Child

American Journal of Health Behavior ◽

10.5993/ajhb.44.4.1 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 44 (4) ◽

pp. 375-383

Author(s):

Ida Laudańska-Krzemińska ◽

Maciej Tomczak ◽

Beata Pluta ◽

Małgorzata Bronikowska ◽

Zbigniew Kasprzak ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Body Composition ◽

Primary Schools ◽

Abdominal Muscle ◽

Fitness Components ◽

Physically Active ◽

Parents And Children ◽

Related Risk ◽

Children And Parents ◽

Health Related ◽

Health Related Fitness

Objectives: Health-related fitness is a good predictor of health status of children and adults. Less is known about relationships of health-related fitness components between parents and children. Methods: Our study involved 58 children (30 girls and 28 boys, mean age = 7.97) and 58 parents (33 mothers, mean age = 39.32, and 25 fathers, mean age = 38.73) who were voluntarily enrolled in the program in 3 selected primary schools in the city of Poznan, Poland. Physical fitness was measured using the Eurofit test battery. Assessment of body composition was performed by measuring the bioimpedance. Results: Positive relationships were found among the levels of strength of abdominal muscle, flexibility of parents, and the slenderness of children. Slimmer parents also had more physically active children. Body composition parameters also were related to physical activity. More relationships were found between children and parents of the same sex. Conclusion: Data support the hypothesis that health-related risk factors are linked between parents and children and that sex plays an important role in these relationships. Our findings reinforce the need to develop health promotion programs that include children and their parents.

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