Effects of Aerobic Exercise with Unstable Supporting Surface on Cardio-Pulmonary Function and Balance Ability

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of aerobic exercise with unstable supporting surface on cardio-pulmonary function and balance ability. Methods : This study was performed on 20 subjects. The subjects were divided into two groups; stable supporting surface group(Group Ⅰ, n=10), unstable supporting surface group(Group Ⅱ, n=10). The groups performed the aerobic exercise, which is jump rope exercise, 2 times a week for 4 weeks. Results : The results were as follows. There was statistically significant difference of cardiovascular endurance in Group Ⅰ(p<0.05), and there were statistically significant difference of cardiovascular endurancedynamic, OSI and dynamic APSI in Group Ⅱ (p<0.05). However, there were no statistically significant difference in pulmonary functions which were FVC and FEV1 in Group Ⅰand Group Ⅱ. Conclusion : As a result of this study, aerobic exercise with unstable supporting surface have a potential to induce positive responses in cardiovascular endurance and dynamic balance ability of healthy adults.