Water Aerobics Research Articles

РОЗВИТОК ЗАГАЛЬНОЇ ФІЗИЧНОЇ ПІДГОТОВЛЕНОСТІ ПЛАВЦІВ 11-12 РОКІВ ЗАСОБАМИ ПЛАВАННЯ ІЗ ЗАСТОСУВАННЯМ ЕЛЕМЕНТІВ АКВАФІТНЕСУ Й ІНТЕРВАЛЬНОГО ГІПОКСИЧНОГО ТРЕНУВАННЯ

РОЗВИТОК ЗАГАЛЬНОЇ ФІЗИЧНОЇ ПІДГОТОВЛЕНОСТІ ПЛАВЦІВ 11-12 РОКІВ ЗАСОБАМИ ПЛАВАННЯ ІЗ ЗАСТОСУВАННЯМ ЕЛЕМЕНТІВ АКВАФІТНЕСУ Й ІНТЕРВАЛЬНОГО ГІПОКСИЧНОГО ТРЕНУВАННЯ

Socio-Pedagogical Prerequisites for Fitness-Industry Funсtioning in Belarus

The purpose of our questionnaire is the uncovering of prerequisites for recognizing fitness as a format of mass physical education.
 Materials and methods. We questioned 100 respondents ranging in age from 20 to 60, with work experience from 1 to 40 years, more than 60% of the respondents have work experience from 5 to 20 years, and different specialization of work with population (aerobic, strength, competitive, oriental, water kinds of physical activity). The results were processed with statistical distribution-free methods (х²). When the number of testees exceeded 100 (n=100), we used the method of Kolmogorov-Smirnov under normal distribution of selection.
 Results. In accordance with the demand, aerobics and strength training occupy the 1st place, 30% and 40%, respectively. At the 2nd place, we have trouble zones exercises for women, swimming and water aerobics – 30% and 28%, respectively. At the 3rd place – sports and outdoor games, stretching – 18% and 13%, respectively. The other forms received less than 8%. The forms presented were evaluated in points, all the points were summed. In general, the demand is estimated to be 1.99±1.31 points out of 12 possible, indicating the specialization in working with the population through the use of fitness technologies, based on 3-4 types of physical activity.
 Conclusions. We think that the development of mass sport, sport for everybody, fitness as a means of health improvement is a prerogative of the Government via local authorities, sport organizations, institutions at this level, and, of course, the population. 
 In our opinion, fitness in Belarus functions independently but unsystematically, it develops unilaterally – it is self-organized in the process and in the use of fitness technologies only. The work on intentional development of and managing this form of mass physical education within the system is necessary.

Effectiveness of individualized physical rehabilitation programs on post-mastectomy pain in breast cancer survivors

IntroductionThe aim of the study was to determine the effectiveness of individualized physical rehabilitation programs targeted at reducing post-mastectomy pain in breast cancer survivors.MethodsOverall, 115 women with post-mastectomy pain were enrolled. The subjects had undergone surgical treatment and adjuvant radiation therapy for breast cancer. They were randomly assigned for the first (group A, <i>n</i> = 45), second (group B, <i>n</i> = 40), and third individualized physical rehabilitation program (group C, <i>n</i> = 30). The first program included aqua aerobics (aqua jogging, aqua building, aqua stretching), conditional swimming, and recreational aerobics; the second program included conditional swimming and Pilates exercises; the third program included yoga-based exercises and stretching. All participants received 140 sessions of rehabilitation intervention during the year and were evaluated at the beginning of the study, at 6, and at 12 months.ResultsIt was observed that most of the investigated pain characteristics in all studied groups steadily improved during the year of rehabilitation. After 6 months of rehabilitation, the average value of cognitive quality of pain was statistically higher in group C compared with group A by 0.43 points (<i>p</i> < 0.01).ConclusionsThe findings suggest that the first individualized physical rehabilitation program brought about the greatest pain reduction in the affected breast and upper extremity in breast cancer survivors of the studied groups.

No. 367-2019 Canadian Guideline for Physical Activity throughout Pregnancy.

No. 367-2019 Canadian Guideline for Physical Activity throughout Pregnancy.

Особливості побудови процесу навчання плавання молодших школярів у літньому оздоровчому таборі

Аналіз наукових досліджень свідчать про важливість пошуку та розробки нових методичних підходів до початкового навчання плавання, які б враховували всі особливості та можливості сучасної табірної зміни, давали змогу суттєво підвищити якість й ефективність навчання плавання в літніх оздоровчих таборах. У статті проаналізовано основні вимоги, які потрібно враховувати під час початкового навчання плавання. Визначено причини, які ускладнюють процес навчання плавання дітей молодшого шкільного віку, викликають дискомфорт, страх і стресову ситуацію. Також удосконалено структуру та зміст програми циклу зміни занять оздоровчим плаванням дітей молодшого шкільного віку в оздоровчому таборі. На підставі аналізу наукової літератури, узагальнення досвіду практичної роботи провідних фахівців, а також отриманих даних у ході дослідження розроблено та впроваджено методику занять плаванням із використанням дихальної гімнастики А. Н. Стрельнікової, елементами аквааеробіки, вправ із снорклинг і рятувальних вправ. Наведено організаційно-методичні умови навчання плавання молодших школярів у літньому оздоровчому таборі «Ластівка» на відкритій водоймі, порівняно з класичною методикою за М. Набатніковою. Експериментальна методика навчання плавання містить навчальний матеріал, методи й засоби, уключаючи технічні пристосування: цикл занять «Плавання – як найважливіша навичка людини», заняття з елементами тренінгу (боротьба з фобіями, що пов’язані з відкритими водоймами ), ігрова програма «Я-рятувальник». У роботі наведено результати рівня вміння плавати дітей молодшого шкільного віку, які перебували на навчально-тренувальних заняттях із плавання на базі літнього оздоровчого табору «Ластівка» у м. Скадовськ у 2016 р. протягом серпня-місяця. Упровадження експериментальної методики в навчальний процес літнього оздоровчого табору позитивно вплинула на вміння плавати. Усебічне вивчення плавальних вправ дало можливість дітям отримати нові вміння, навички й знання з порятунок потопаючих, які значною мірою сприяють безпеці перебування дітей на воді.

Association of circular Klotho and insulin-like growth factor 1 with cardiac hypertrophy indexes in athlete and non-athlete women following acute and chronic exercise

Owing to the role of insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-I) in cardiac hypertrophy and the ability of Klotho in inhibiting the IGF-I action, we investigated effects of exercise on plasma Klotho and IGF-I and their association with cardiac hypertrophy. In this study, 10 non-athlete and 10 athlete women underwent a Bruce test (acute exercise) and 12-weeks water aerobics training (chronic exercise). Electrocardiographic parameters, plasma IGF-I and Klotho levels were measured in different time courses. The exercise training could significantly increase left ventricular end-diastolic diameter index (LVEDDI) in the non-athletes. Plasma levels of IGF-I significantly increased following acute and chronic exercises. The Klotho levels at the baseline were higher in athletes than non-athletes and its levels significantly increased immediately after acute exercise in both groups. The Klotho levels significantly decreased in non-athletes 24 h after chronic exercise, but its level was still higher than the baseline in the athletes. We found positive and negative correlations between cardiac hypertrophy indexes (LVEDDI and left ventricular mass index) with respectively IGF-I and Klotho. In conclusion, we found a stimulatory effect of acute and chronic exercises on plasma IGF-I and Klotho and association of IGF-I with exercise-induced cardiac hypertrophy. Moreover, Klotho could act as a negative regulator for exercise-induced cardiac hypertrophy.

A comparison of three physical activity programs for health and fitness tested with older women: Benefits of aerobic activity, aqua fitness, and strength training

ABSTRACTInactivity has been associated with decreased quality of life of older people, and many physical activity programs are encouraged. However, the heterogeneity of the different exercise programs available is well recognized. The objective was to compare three physical activity programs (strength training, aqua fitness, and aerobic exercise) to discern the differences in the benefits achieved by each of them in older women over a period of 6 months. For that, a double-blind randomized trial sorted 347 women over 50 years old into three groups of exercise programs; they completed three sessions of evaluation that included the measurement of weight and body mass index and used the Senior Fitness Test (SFT) and SF-12 questionnaire. A t-test for related samples compared the evolution of each group, and ANOVA statistic was used to compare the effect of the different exercise programs. The results showed that women should consider performing aerobic activity up to age 60. After that age, aerobic activity or strength training can provide greater benefits.

Peculiarities of aqua fitness exercises influence on the physical preparedness of women 30-49 years old using endogenous-hypoxic breathing method

Цель: установить комплексное воздействие занятий аквафитнесом и методики эндогенно-гипоксического дыхания на физическую подготовленность женщин 30-49 лет. Материал: в исследовании принимали участие 41 женщина, не имеющие предыдущего опыта систематических занятий физической культурой. Из их числа сформировано 2 группы: ОГ1 (n = 20, возраст 30 36 лет); ОГ2 (n = 210, возраст 37 49 лет). Эксперимент продолжался в течение 24 недели. На занятиях аквафитнесом применена методика эндогенно-гипоксического дыхания. На разных этапах исследования (через 8, 16 и 24 недели) изучено физическую подготовленность женщин. Периодичность занятий составляла 3 раза в неделю. Результаты: Указана необходимость дозирования нагрузки с учетом возрастного фактора и уровня физической и функциональной подготовленности женщин. Установлено, что занятия способствуют улучшению: взрывной силы; активной гибкости позвоночника; силовой динамической выносливости мышц нижних конечностей; скоростно-силовой выносливости мышц брюшного пресса; силовой статической выносливости мышц спины, шеи и ягодичных мышц; общей выносливости. Выводы: занятия аквафитнесом с применением методики эндогенно-гипоксического дыхания способствуют улучшению физической подготовленности женщин зрелого возраста. У женщин 30-36 лет улучшение показателей физической подготовленности зарегистрировано ранее, по сравнению с женщинами старшего возраста.

Effect of swimming with the use of aqua fitness elements and interval hypoxic training on the physical fitness of boys aged 11-12 years

Цель: установить комплексное воздействие тренировочных занятий с использованием элементов аквафитнеса и интервальной гипоксической тренировки на специальную физическую подготовленность пловцов. Материал: в исследовании принимали участие юные пловцы (n = 64, возраст 11-12 лет, спортивный стаж - 2-3 года). Исследования проводили поэтапно: до начала эксперимента, а в дальнейшем через 8, 16 и 24 недели. Периодичность занятий во всех группах составила 6 раз в неделю. Результаты: изучена работоспособность в зонах анаэробного алактатного, лактатного и аэробного энергообеспечения. Установлено, что такие тренировочные занятия способствуют улучшению показателей работоспособности и мощности анаэробной алактатного системы. Целесообразность такого сочетания доказано ростом показателей работоспособности в зонах аэробной, анаэробной алактатного и лактатного энергообеспечения. Выводы: Целесообразность таких тренировочных занятий объясняется: минимизацией негативного воздействия на организм детей упражнений по развитию силы в условиях водной среды; улучшением функциональных возможностей организма.

Cognition and brain function in elderly Tai Chi practitioners: A case-control study

ObjectiveTo compare cognition and brain function in elderly Tai Chi and Water Aerobics practitioners. MethodsEight Tai Chi (TC) and 8 Water Aerobics (WA) practitioners matched by gender, education and age underwent neuropsychological and fMRI scan during attention (Stroop Word Color Task) and working memory (N Back) tasks. ResultsGroups were similar for demographic and cognitive variables. Besides anxiety (smaller in TC group), there were no differences between groups in neuropsychological variables. During the Stroop Word Color Task, TC group had smaller brain activation in the right intracalcarine cortex, lateral occipital cortex, and occipital pole, than WA. During N back, TC group presented smaller brain activation in the right frontal pole and superior frontal gyrus. ConclusionDespite the small number of participants in this preliminary study, both groups had similar cognitive performance, however the Tai Chi group required less brain activation to perform the attention and memory tasks, therefore they may have a more efficient cognitive performance than Water Aerobics group.

Aqua Fitness as one of the methods of prevention of hip osteoarthritis

Aqua Fitness as one of the methods of prevention of hip osteoarthritis

The effect of 12 weeks of water-aerobics on health status and physical fitness: An ecological approach.

The main purpose of the present study was to verify the effects of a 12-week water aerobics program in a real-life context on health indicators and physical fitness in adults and older adults. Fifteen volunteers (58.80 ± 14.32 years old) were part of an experimental group (Exercise), and eight volunteers (59.00 ± 12.26 years old) were part of the control group (Control). The Exercise performed 45 min of water aerobics twice a week for 12 weeks; no physical exercise was permitted for the Control during the same period. The evaluations were performed the week before (pre-training) and after the training program (post-training). The primary outcomes were the strength and cardiorespiratory fitness variables and the secondary outcomes included body anthropometry, lipid profile and blood pressure. Adjusted analysis for age and baseline values showed no differences between Exercise and Control in post-training moment. However, there was a moderated tendency for increased explosive strength of the upper limbs (ηp2 = 0.17), reduced body fat (ηp2 = 0.17), reduced systolic blood pressure (ηp2 = 0.14) and triglycerides (ηp2 = 0.19) in Exercise. Within groups changes showed that the training program caused an increase mainly in explosive strength in the upper limbs (0.26 m, 95% CI, 0.03, 0.49; ES = 0.63) In addition, there was a significant decrease in fat mass (-0.89%, 95% CI, -1.74, -0.03; ES = 0.61) and in the systolic blood pressure (-0.83 mmHg, -1.46, -0.19; ES = 0.71). Nonetheless, no significant changes were observed for the lipid profile. These results suggest that 12 weeks of water aerobics performed twice a week in a real-life context seem to benefit the explosive strength, body composition, and blood pressure of adults and older adults but is insufficient to alter cardiorespiratory fitness and lipid profiles.

ANALYSIS OF THE CURRENT STATE OF FORMATION OF THE READINESS OF FUTURE SPECIALISTS IN TOURISM TO THE ANIMATION ACTIVITIES IN THE RECREATIONAL AND HEALTH SPHERE

It is specified that modern conditions of education determinate the demand for specialists trained for the development, planning and implementation of tourist leisure activities. It is noted that they should have the following qualities: communicability, responsibility, independence, professional mobility, activity and creativity, and outstand with spacious mind, intellect, intercultural competence, tolerance to other cultures, and at the same time be creative and active. On the basis of the analysis of literary sources, the issues of the current state of formation of the readiness of future specialists in tourism to the animation activities in the recreational and health sphere are analyzed. The research uses the results of a questionnaire survey of 171 students of higher educational institutions of Ukraine: students of the Zaporizhzhya National Technical University, the Classic Private University, the Lviv State Institute of Physical Culture, the Yuriy Fedkovich Chernivtsi National University. The results of students’ responses concerning the formation of the readiness of future specialists in tourism to the animation activities in the recreational and health sphere are presented. It is shown that the future specialists in tourism are tasked with mastering the knowledge, skills and expertise, and they have to perform professional functions competently and responsibly, that will allow to encourage tourists to animation activities in order to improve people health, lift spirits, restore vitality and energy. It is specified that high-quality animation programs serve as a multifunctional project for the transfer of social and cultural information, contribute to preservation of aesthetic and cultural values, accumulation of information and gaining of aesthetic experience. It is noted that animation programs should include sports competitions, sports shows, dancing parties, carnivals and theatrical performances, which will help to restore somatic health and will support the level of physical development and restoration of general peace of mind. It is shown that the formation of the readiness of future specialists in tourism should be aimed at mastering the skills of conducting animation programs based on such types of motion activity as: health improving fitness, motion games, recreational games, sports games, strength training activities, aqua aerobics. It is substantiated that the formation of the readiness of future specialists in tourism to the animation activities in the recreational and health sphere should be directed at the constant supplement, comprehension and integration of knowledge and experience in the recreational and health sphere; readiness to the formation of a healthy lifestyle; preserving and restoring the health of various social groups. The relevance and expedience of the chosen research problem is proved.

Energy expenditure and EPOC between water-based high-intensity interval training and moderate-intensity continuous training sessions in healthy women

ABSTRACTThe present study compared the energy expenditure (EE) during and after two water aerobics protocols, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and moderate continuous training (CONT). A crossover randomized design was employed comprising 11 healthy young women. HIIT consisted of eight 20s bouts at 130% of the cadence associated with the maximal oxygen consumption (measured in the aquatic environment) with 10s passive rest. CONT corresponded to 30 min at a heart rate equivalent to 90–95% of the second ventilatory threshold. EE was measured during and 30 min before and after the protocols and excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC) was calculated. Total EE during session was higher in CONT (227.62 ± 31.69 kcal) compared to HIIT (39.91 ± 4.24 kcal), while EE per minute was greater in HIIT (9.98 ± 1.06 kcal) than in CONT (7.58 ± 1.07 kcal). Post-exercise EE (64.48 ± 3.50 vs. 63.65 ± 10.39 kcal) and EPOC (22.53 ± 4.98 vs.22.10 ± 8.00 kcal) were not different between HIIT and CONT, respectively. Additionally, oxygen uptake had already returned to baseline fifteen minutes post-exercise. These suggest that a water aerobics CONT session results in post-exercise EE and EPOC comparable to HIIT despite the latter supramaximal nature. Still, CONT results in higher total EE.

Arresting frailty and sarcopenia in cirrhosis: Future prospects.

Arresting frailty and sarcopenia in cirrhosis: Future prospects.

Relato de experiência do projeto de extensão Corpos em Movimento

The extension project: bodies in movement: for a life that reinvents itself provides corporal practices for the neighborhood where the IFRN-Macau is located, using different actions: orientation, monitoring and evaluation of the participants, in order to encourage the principles of citizenship, inclusion, leisure, well-being and social participation. With socio-educational and multicultural content involving the IFRN and the local community with ages between 30 and 60 years. Body techniques are used as a methodological resource in the sense of enabling different ways of using the body, such as: walking, water aerobics , jump, dance and gymnastics, thus enabling opportunities for the realization of corporal practices allied with: body pleasure, good feelings, leisure and social interaction.

Relato de experiência do projeto de extensão Corpos em Movimento

O projeto de extensao “corpos em movimento: por uma vida que se reinventa” preve de praticas corporais para comunidade do bairro onde esta localizado o IFRN-Macau atraves de diferentes acoes: orientacao, acompanhamento e avaliacao dos participantes, no intuito de fomentar os principios da cidadania, da inclusao, do lazer, do bem estar e da participacao social. De carater socio-educacional e teor multicultural envolvendo o IFRN e a comunidade local com faixa etaria entre 30 e 60 anos, utilizar-se das tecnicas corporais como recurso metodologico no sentido de possibilitar diferentes maneiras de usos do corpo, tais como: caminhada, hidroginastica, jump, danca e ginastica, viabilizando assim, oportunidades de realizacao de praticas corporais aliadas, ao prazer com o corpo, ao sentir-se bem, ao lazer e a interacao social. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.35700/ca.2017.ano4n7.p82-86.2231

Effects of Aqua-Aerobic Exercise on the Cardiovascular Fitness and Weight Loss among Obese Students

Background: Evidence revealed that aquatic exercises are safer than land-based exercises and it allows increased movement amplitude and energy expenditure for obese, middle-aged, or elderly people, it is important to ascertain the physiological effects of aqua aerobic exercise on health among the obese students. This study aimed to determine the effects of aqua aerobics exercise on cardiovascular fitness (VO2max and resting HR) and weight loss (weight, BMI, and WHR) among obese students.Methods: Fifty healthy obese college students (22.28±1.83 years) with minimum BMI value of 28 kg.m-², voluntarily took part in this study. They have been divided randomly into an exercising group (n=25 and BMI=33.11±5.32kg.m-2) and control group (n=25 and BMI=33.64±3.12kg.m-2). The exercising group participated in an aqua aerobic exercise at 60-75% of maximum HR for 60 minutes, three times per week for 12 weeks. The changes (by pre and post-test) in weight, WHR, resting HR and VO2max were measured for both groups via In Body Scan 370, Polar heart rate monitor and Bleep test, respectively.Results: There was a significant (p≤0.001) improved in weight loss (-8.78±3.61kg), and the changes of BMI (-3.24±1.1kg.m-2), WHR (-0.056±0.035), resting HR (-1.48±1.004 bmp), and VO2max (4.43±2.51 ml.kg-1. min-1) in the exercising group, compared to the control group. The results indicate that the aqua aerobic exercise is an effective way to enhance cardiovascular fitness and weight loss among obese students.Conclusion: Aqua aerobic exercise as a favorable exercise environment for the obese can be advised such a significant intervention strategy for weight loss and improvement in cardiovascular fitness.

Fatores preditores de quedas em mulheres praticantes de exercício físico

Objective: To identify factors associated with the risk of falls in older women engaged in regular physical exercise. Methods: Observational cross-sectional study with a non-probability and intentional sample conducted between April and July 2016 in Petrolina, Pernambuco, with 109 women (60-84 years old) doing Pilates, water aerobics and swimming, with and without history of falls. A questionnaire addressing sociodemographic data, comorbidities and number of medications used was used as the instrument of data collection in addition to Body Mass Index (BMI), gait performance by the Time Up and Go (TUG) test and balance by the Berg Balance Scale (BBS). Data were analyzed using Kruskal Wallis test, Spearman’s correlation and linear regression. Results: A gait performance deficit was observed with advancing age (p<0.05). In the assessment of body balance, octogenarians showed a risk for falling (p<0.05). Logistic regression analysis indicated that the risk of falls was increased by 22% due to attention deficit and by 21% due to daily use of more than three types of medication (p<0.05). Conclusion: Cognitive deficit and the number of medications used were predictors of falls in older women doing regular physical exercise.

Actividad física diaria de los pacientes hipertensos de Brasil: un análisis transversal

Objetivo: Descrever o perfil da prática de atividade física no cotidiano de brasileiros adultos portadores de hipertensão arterial e analisar se a atividade praticada atende às recomendações da Organização Mundial da Saúde. Método: Dados transversais foram obtidos do Sistema de Vigilância de Fatores de Risco e Proteção para Doenças Crônicas não Transmissíveis de 2014, envolvendo 40.853 adultos com 18 anos ou mais em todas as capitais brasileiras, entrevistados por inquérito telefônico. Resultados: A caminhada, o futebol e a hidroginástica foram as principais modalidades de exercícios e esporte praticados. O volume semanal do esforço conduziu 35% dos praticantes a alcançarem a meta de AF recomendada pela Organização Mundial da Saúde. A reduzida frequência semanal das atividades se destacou entre hipertensos que não alcançaram a meta. Conclusão: Os serviços de saúde devem explicitar a necessidade da regularidade da AF para hipertensos se beneficiarem de modo substancial.Resumen Objetivo: Describir el perfil de la actividad física diaria en brasileños adultos con hipertensión arterial y analizar si la actividad practicada cumple con las recomendaciones de la Organización Mundial de la Salud. Método: Los datos transversales se obtuvieron del Sistema de Vigilancia de Factores de Riesgo y Protección para Enfermedades Crónicas no Transmisibles de 2014, donde cerca de 40.853 adultos mayores de 18 años fueron entrevistados por la encuesta telefónica. Resultados: La caminata, fútbol y Hidrogimnasia fueron las principales formas de ejercicio y el deporte practicado. Volumen semanal del esfuerzo llevó el 35% de los hipertensos para alcanzar el objetivo AF recomendado por la Organización Mundial de la Salud. La frecuencia reducida de actividades semanales se destacó entre los hipertensos que no alcanzaron el objetivo. Conclusión: Los servicios de salud deben hacer explícita la necesidad de la regularidad de la actividad física a hipertensos para su beneficio sustancial.