Impact of Aquafitness Training on Physical Condition of Early Adulthood Women
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https://doi.org/10.17309/tmfv.2021.2.08Keywords:
women, early adulthood, physical condition, aquafitnessAbstract
Background. The physical benefits of fitness for middle-aged women are well-known. Unlike the usual training sessions, aquafitness occupies a special place among the types of health-related exercise training. Its health-enhancing effect results from the activation of the body's functional systems, the gravitational unloading of the musculoskeletal system, high energy expenditures, and overall body hardening effect.
The objective of this study was to evaluate the health-enhancing effects of an aquafitness program on the functional indicators and physical fitness of early adulthood women.
Materials and methods. Theoretical analysis and generalization of scientific and methodological literature, anthropometric techniques, pedagogical methods, and methods of mathematical statistics were used. The functional status of the body was assessed with the indices characterizing the function of the cardiorespiratory system, which are commonly used. The study was conducted at the Sport Life fitness club, Chernivtsi. The study involved 48 women aged 21-31 with an average age of 26.3 years. The subjects took part in a six-month aquafitness program consisting of 60-min sessions, three times a week. The program was developed by the authors and included aquatic stretching, body shaping and bodybuilding exercise, aquadance, aquatic gymnastics, and aqua tae-bo.
Results. After participation in the exercise program: vital capacity increased from 45.96±4.69 to 48.88±0.68; strength index increased from 35.80±1.07 to 43.26±0.71; Robinson's index increased from 85.72±12.34 to 89.63±10.11; Shtange test increased from 30.28±10.32 to 37.78±12.34; Hench test changed from 16.48±4.24 to 25.19±4.58; Kerdo index decreased from 5.23±0.74 to 0.88±0.38; and Rufier's test decreased from 12.21±4.26 to 8.03±2.14. The assessment of somatic health of the women showed a significant improvement (p<0.05). Positive changes in the autonomic system were detected.
Conclusion. The developed aquafitness program can be an effective tool for health improvement and body weight management in early adulthood women.
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AEA. (2010). Aquatic fitness professional manual (6th. ed.). Human Kinetics: Champaign, IL.
Andrieieva, O., Hakman, A., Kashuba, V., Vasylenko, M., Patsaliuk, K., Koshura, A., & Istyniuk, I. (2019). Effects of physical activity on aging processes in elderly persons. Journal of Physical Education and Sport, 19(4), 1308-1314. https://doi.org/10.7752/jpes.2019.s4190
Saavedra, J. M., de la Cruz E., Escalante, Y., & Rodríguez, F. A. (2007). Influence of a medium-impact aquaerobic program on health-related quality of life and fitness level in healthy adult females. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 47(4), 468-474.
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Andrieieva, O., Yarmak, O., Kashuba, V., Drozdovska, S., Gineviciene, V., Blagii, O., & Akimova-Ternovska, M. (2020). Efficiency of a Combined Fitness Program for Improving Physical Condition in Young Women. Teorìâ ta Metodika Fìzičnogo Vihovannâ, 20(4), 195-204. https://doi.org/10.17309/tmfv.2020.4.01
Avelar, N. C., Bastone, A. C., Alcântara, M. A., & Gomes, W. F. (2010). Effectiveness of aquatic and non-aquatic lower limb muscle endurance training in the static and dynamic balance of elderly people. Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy, 14(3), 229-236.
Bocalini, D. S., Serra, A. J., Rica, R. L., & Santos, L. D. (2010). Repercussions of training and detraining by water-based exercise on functional fitness and quality of life: a short-term follow-up in healthy older women. Clinics, 65(12), 1305-1309.
https://doi.org/10.1590/s1807-59322010001200013
Broman, G., Quintana, M., Lindberg, T., Jansson, E., Kaijser, L. (2006). High intensity deep water training can improve aerobic power in elderly women. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 98(2), 117-123. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00421-006-0237-2
Colado, J.C., Triplett, N.T., Tella, V., Saucedo, P., & Abellan, J. (2009). Effects of aquatic resistance training on health and fitness in postmenopausal women. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 106(1), 113-122. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00421-009-0996-7
Kashuba, V., Andrieieva, O. (2006). The trends in recreational activity of different groups of Ukrainians. Research year book. Studies in physical education and sport, 12(1), 145-147.
Salnykova, S., Hruzevych, I., Bohuslavska, V., Nakonechnyi, I., Kyselytsia, O., Pityn, M. (2017). Combined application of aquafitness and the endogenous-hypoxic breathing technique for the improvement of physical condition of 30-49-year-old women. Journal of Physical Education and Sport, 17(4), 2544-2552. https://doi.org/10.7752/jpes.2017.04288
Yarmak, O., Blagii, O., Palichuk, Y., Hakman, A., Balatska, L., Moroz, O., & Galan, Y. (2018). Analysis of the factor structure of the physical condition of girls 17-19 year-old. Journal of Human Sport and Exercise, 13(2proc), S259-S268. https://doi.org/10.14198/jhse.2018.13.Proc2.11
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Gozhenko, A., Biryukov, V., Muszkieta, R., & Zukow, W. (2018b). Physiological basis of human longevity: the concept of a cascade of human aging mechanism. Collegium antropologicum, 42(2), 139-146.
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World Health Organization (2020). Guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour. Geneva: World Health Organization. https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/336656/9789240015128-eng.pdf
Drozdovska, S., Andrieieva, O., Yarmak, O., & Blagii, O. (2020). Personalization of health-promoting fitness programs for young women based on genetic factors. Journal of Physical Education and Sport, 20, 331–337. https://doi.org/10.7752/jpes.2020.s1046
Rýzková, E., Labudova, J., Grznár, L., Šmída, M. (2018). Effects of aquafitness with high intensity interval training on physical fitness. Journal of Physical Education and Sport, 18(1), 373-381. https://doi.org/10.7752/jpes.2018.s151
Goncharova, N., Kashuba, V., Tkachova, A., Khabinets, T., Kostiuchenko, O., & Pymonenko, M. (2020). Correction of postural disorders of mature age women in the process of aqua fitness taking into account the body type. Teorìâ ta Metodika Fìzičnogo Vihovannâ, 20(3), 127-136. https://doi.org/10.17309/tmfv.2020.3.01
Khimenes, K., Lynets, M., Briskin, Y., Pityn, M., & Galan, Y. (2016). Improvement of sportsmen physical fitness during previous basic training (based on sport orienteering material). Journal of Physical Education and Sport, 16(2), 392-396. https://doi.org/10.7752/jpes.2016.02061
Petrenko, N. V. (2013). The dynamics of physical and mental health of students of economic specialties in the course of employment aqua. Pedagogics, psychology, medical-biological problems of physical training and sports, 17(11), 67-71. https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.817928
Cadore, E.L., Pinto, R.S., Alberton, C.L., Pinto, S.S., Lhullier, F.L.R., Tartaruga, M.P., Correa, C.S., Almeida, A.P.V., Silva E.M., Laitano, O., & Kruel, L.F.M. (2011). Neuromuscular economy, strength, and endurance in healthy elderly men. The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, 25(4), 997-1003. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0b013e3181d650ba
Hakman, A., Andrieieva, O., Kashuba, V., Omelchenko, T., Carp, I., Danylchenko, V., & Levinskaia, K. (2019). Technology of planning and management of leisure activities for working elderly people with a low level of physical activity. Journal of Physical Education and Sport, 19(6), 2155-2166. https://doi.org/10.7752/jpes.2019.s6324
Balatska, L., Liasota, T., Nakonechnyi, I., Hakman, A., Bezverkhnia, H., Kljus, O., Osadchenko, T., & Semenov, A. (2020). Motor activity of different social groups. Riga, Latvia: Baltija Publishing.
Urbanová, M., & Labudová, J. (2010). The main motivational factors for doing aqua fitness of Slovak women. Sport Science Review, 19(3-4), 209-216. https://doi.org/10.2478/v10237-011-0026-7
Kashuba, V., Tomilina, Y., Byshevets, N., Khrypko, I., Stepanenko, O., Grygus, I., Smoleńska, O., & Savliuk, S. (2020). Impact of Pilates on the Intensity of Pain in the Spine of Women of the First Mature age. Teorìâ ta Metodika Fìzičnogo Vihovannâ, 20(1), 12-17. https://doi.org/10.17309/tmfv.2020.1.02
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Kashuba, V., Andrieieva, O., Hakman, A., Grygus, I., Smoleńska, O., Ostrowska, M., Napierała, M., Hagner-Derengowska, M., Muszkieta, R., & Zukow, W. (2021). Impact of Aquafitness Training on Physical Condition of Early Adulthood Women. Physical Education Theory and Methodology, 21(2), 152–157. https://doi.org/10.17309/tmfv.2021.2.08
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