Effectiveness of Ten Weeks Community-Based Multicomponent Exercise Program on Physiological Health of Elderly Women

International journal of kinesiology and sports science

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Nita Bandyopadhyay¹  Tuhin Das¹ 

[1] Department of Physical Education, University of Kalyani

关键词: Aging;    Exercise Program;    Women;    Sedentary;    Health;   

DOI  :  10.7575/aiac.ijkss.v.10n.4p.25

来源: Australian International Academic Centre PTY. LTD.

【 摘 要 】

Background: The advancement of technology and medical science has prolonged the longevityof humans, compelling each individual to deal with old age. New health issues are cropping up,especially since lifestyle has become sedentary. Regular physical exercises are the only optionfor healthy aging. Purpose: The study observed the effect of 10 weeks planned community-basedmulticomponent exercise program (CBMCEP) on selected physiological variables of elderlywomen in the Indian sub-urban area. Methodology: A quasi-experimental investigation wascarried out in 2019 with 30 sedentary women volunteer of 55-65 years from the middle socioeconomic class who were purposively assigned into experimental group (n=15) and controlgroup (n=15). The experimental group was given 10 weeks- 4 days/week of CBMCEP in aprogressive manner that included brisk walking, resistance exercise, balance, flexibility exerciseand recreational activities of 80-90 minutes duration. The control group was not exposed tosuch a program. Pre and post-test were conducted on physiological variables like Resting HeartRate (RHR), Resting blood pressure (Systolic- SDP; Diastolic- DBP), Postprandial Blood Sugarlevel (BSpp), and Haemoglobin concentration (Hb) by the registered medical practitioner. Theobtained data were statistically analyzed by independent t-test for baseline differences betweenthe groups and paired sample t-test to obtain the CBMCEP effect on dependent variables.Result: Statistical analysis revealed 10 weeks of CBMCEP can significantly reduce the RHR(p=0.003), SBP (p=0.039), DBP (p=0.052), BSpp level (p=0.015), and Hb concentration(p=0.009). Conclusion: The CBMCEP can promote significant improvement in the physiologicalhealth of elderly women. Further, it was noted that fitness experts may implement such costeffective CBMCEP to ensure the healthy aging of a nation.

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