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Effect of Circuit Training on the Cardiovascular Endurance and Quality of Life: Findings from an Apparently Healthy Female Adult Population

Authors :
Onuoha Gift Ngozichi
Neboh Ifeanyichukwu
Ogbueche Chukwudi Martin
Ilo Ijeoma
Uchenwoke Chigozie Ikenna
Nwadilibe Ijeoma
Source :
Journal of Applied Life Sciences International. :1-8
Publication Year :
2020
Publisher :
Sciencedomain International, 2020.

Abstract

Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the effect of a 6-week circuit training on the cardiovascular endurance and quality of life of an apparently healthy adult female population. Methodology: This study adopted a pre and post-test experimental design. A total of 60 adult females who were randomly selected into experimental group and control group participated in the study. The variables for this study were obtained using a proforma which contained the anthropometric parameters, respiratory rate, mean arterial pressure, heart rate, maximum oxygen consumption, partial oxygen saturation, hip circumference and waist-hip ratio. The stations of exercises used included jumping lunges, curtsy lunges, torso rotation, knee raise claps, abdominal twist or knee combo, kick raise. Data were analyzed using descriptive analysis and paired t-test. Continuous variables were reported in tables as mean± Standard deviation (SD). Results: Findings from the study showed that there was a significant difference (P

Details

ISSN :
23941103
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Journal of Applied Life Sciences International
Accession number :
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