Abstract
In this study, the physical changes in 36 male participants were examined over 12 weeks, during which they have carried out fitness exercises to see whether there is a physical change in the individuals who prefer the type of fitness exercises that include walking, running, pedaling and weight exercises as a form of sportive activity. An exercise protocol including warm up, cool down, walking, running, pedaling and weight exercises in an average duration of 90 minutes was applied to the participants for 4 days a week during the period of the aforementioned 12 weeks. Including pre-exercises, the body weight, girth measurement, body fat percentages and body mass indexes were measured and noted in the fourth, eighth and twelfth weeks. The data was analyzed through one-way ANOVA tests for mean, standard deviation and correlated samplings. No significant difference was found in the body mass indexes of the participants. Biceps, chest, shoulder and thigh measurements showed a significant increase in the end of the 12 week period. The body fat percentages showed decreased results in all of the measurements when compared to the measurements of pre-exercise. As a result, the fitness exercises that were performed throughout the 12-week period, showed a positive benefit in the girth measurements and body fat percentages starting from the fourth week. Body mass indexes did not reflect any differences in relation with the increased muscle volume.
Highlights
In this day and time, lack of movement is described as an illness and shown as the cause for many terminal illnesses
When the chest peripheral measurements of the participants within the duration of the 12 weeks is examined, it is seen that when compared to the values of pre-exercise, all of the measured values in the 4th, 8th and 12th weeks show a significant difference (p
When the thigh peripheral measurements of the participants within the duration of the 12 weeks is examined, it is seen that when compared to the values of pre-exercise, all of the measured values in the 4th, 8th and 12th weeks show a significant difference (p
Summary
In this day and time, lack of movement is described as an illness and shown as the cause for many terminal illnesses. Cardiovascular illness can be shown as the most important of these illnesses. With the development of the technology, the technological devices being an irreplaceable part of people’s daily lives, is the root cause of immobility. Sedentary life style causes many serious health problems. Illnesses such as muscular weakness, postural disorder, diabetics and many more including obesity and cardiovascular illnesses that are named as the illnesses of the contemporary era, are more often seen in immobile and sedentary individuals. Lack of sport consciousness and accepting sport as a lifestyle are the root causes of these illnesses [1]
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