Step Aerobics Research Articles

The Effects of Step Aerobics on Anthropometric Characteristics Transformation and Body Composition in Young Females

The Effects of Step Aerobics on Anthropometric Characteristics Transformation and Body Composition in Young Females

Linear jerk variability evaluation in measurements of motor control trainability: Could kinematic variables encompass information about strength and dynamic balance?

As the natural conclusion of talent identification in sports, talent development is the process that involves improving biomechanical capacities and bio-motor abilities. The development progress can be objectively assessed and monitored through measurements of trainability. This study introduces a practical methodology to assess motor control as a trainable factor using kinematic data. The study focused on establishing the relationship between kinematic data and changes in muscle strength and dynamic balance. It illustrates how wearable technology can assess trainability during a functional training programme. Twenty-six female university students were selected and divided into intervention and control groups to investigate motor control trainability. The intervention group performed step aerobics exercises for 24 sessions. A single inertial measurement unit (IMU) mounted on S1 captured the oscillatory motion profiles of the centre of mass during these rhythmic exercises. Analysis revealed that the amplitude of linear jerk variability in different anatomical planes could reflect core and lower limb muscle strengthening caused by training. Furthermore, the results indicated that the dynamic balance adaptation to the changing tempo throughout the training programme was dictated primarily by step width. The mediolateral linear jerk variability reflected this adaptation. The minimum instrumentation approach proposed by this study could prove very practical for the talent development monitoring. The methodology illustrates how the recorded kinematic data from an appropriately placed single IMU could become an information-rich source for the coach to monitor, assess and quantify the trainee's progress during long-term athletic development.

The influence of an experimental physical training program on 100 m running speed indicators of educators of table tennis groups of a higher education institution. Dynamics and forecasting.

The problem of improving the process of physical education of students has been the subject of specialists' attention for many years. Analysis of literary sources shows that the level of physical fitness, mental and moral strength of the main mass of applicant’s education remains quite low. This requires finding new ways to improve physical, mental and moral condition of student youth. Purpose: experimental check the effect of specially designed classes included in the physical education program training of students of sports oriented groups in table tennis of the institution of higher education on the indicator of running speed for 100 m. Material: used in the experiment participation of 106 first-year students of different genders (53 – control group and 53 – experimental). The R/S method was proposed for processing experimental data. Informed consent to participate in this experiment was obtained from all participants. Results: at the end of the experiment (May), the results of the students of the experimental group qualitatively differed from the results of the students of the control group groups The results of the pedagogical experiment indicate the need for inclusion of the proposed classes in the educational program for physical education of students of groups with a sports orientation, in particular (sectional classes) table tennis. The experimental program included classes with running at the maximum pace at short distances from 15 to 30 m, at a distance of 60 and 100 m, running at maximum pace cross step in different directions. Relays with running were also used, moving in different ways, mobile games and sports team games. Organization education seekers was carried out by the frontal method and the method of circular training. When using circular training, accelerations for 100 m were used speed up to 65-70% of the maximum, which alternated with running for a distance of 50 m at a slow pace The training program also included classes with cross-country elements training and elements of basic aerobics, step aerobics, dance aerobics, which accounted for up to 25% of the time. The pedagogical experiment was conducted during the academic year with from October 2020 to June 2021. Conclusions: this experiment proved that that the inclusion of specially developed table tennis sections in the curriculum classes, made it possible to improve the indicators of education seekers in running a distance of 100 m. The method of exponential smoothing made it possible to predict the results on future. One of the advantages of the calculation method proposed in the article is that that fractal analysis allows to reveal stochastic (random) time series. In such, there is no long-term statistical dependence in the time series.

Effects of step aerobic exercises on rhythm skill and static balance

This study aimed to examine the effects of 8-week step aerobic exercises on the rhythm skills and static balance of young individuals. 53 university students participated in the research voluntarily. Participants practiced step aerobic exercises with a licensed trainer for 8 weeks. The participants' static balance and rhythm skills were observed before and after the study. At the end of the study, participants' BMI, static balance performance and rhythm skill performances changed significantly. Additionally, it was determined that there was a significant negative way relationship between the participants' balance performances and rhythm skills. Based on the research findings, it can be said that regular step aerobic exercises can be used as an effective method in developing the static balance and rhythm skills of young individuals.

The use of modern fitness technologies in the physical education of students

The article examines the variety and expediency of fitness classes with students of various specialties, shows the impact of such classes on the state of health of students, as well as the peculiarities of conducting fitness classes. One of the problems of physical education in universities is insufficient interest of young people in physical education. There is a problem between the need to form a physically healthy specialist during training and the lack of motivation of students engaged in physical education and sports, the need to change the format of conducting physical education classes using new approaches and new technologies.
 The use of fitness technologies in the physical education of students will have a positive effect on their motivational sphere, which in turn will affect the improvement of indicators of physical and mental condition, academic performance and the formation of a healthy lifestyle of students. culture in the university, in the formation of a healthy lifestyle of students.
 The article examines the state of the issue in scientific and methodical literature, summarizes the experience of using fitness technologies in the educational process. The effectiveness of fitness technology programs in physical culture for students of various specialties at the university is shown.
 The introduction of elements of fitness technologies into educational classes increases students' interest in physical culture, stimulates their independent work. Planning classes with elements of fitness for young men can be based on sports and recreational fitness technologies (athletic gymnastics, crossfit, mixed programs, fitness yoga, specialized programs of athletic gymnastics, circular fitness training, adapted mixed programs). For girls of the main group, fitness yoga, athletic gymnastics, step aerobics, mixed programs can be chosen; for girls of the adaptive group – fitness yoga, billiards, pilates, athletic gymnastics.

Effects of 6 weeks of step aerobics training on pulmonary functions among female students with sedentary lifestyle

Background: Sedentary lifestyle is among the leading cause of cardiovascular and respiratory diseases over the globe. Aerobic conditioning is among the beneficial intervention to improve pulmonary function and manage the complications caused by sedentary life style. Objective: To determine the effects of step aerobics training on pulmonary function among female students with Sedentary Lifestyle. Methods: This RCT was conducted in Margalla Institute of Health Sciences from February to July 2019. Nonprobability convenient sampling was employed to collect sample of 80 students, randomly allocated into groups (40 per group) by coin toss method. Group A performed step aerobics and Group B performed cycling for 6 weeks. Pulmonary function test (FVC, FEV1, PEF) and 3-minute step test was performed at baseline, after 2, 4 and 6 weeks in both groups. Heart rate and oxygen saturation was monitored pre and post exercise. Results: The mean age of Group A is 22.43±2.49 and Group B is 21.80±2.04. Results showed statistically significant difference in respiratory function between groups. Significant improvement of respiratory function was observed in group A which performed aerobics program as compared to group B. The level of significance was set on p <0.05. Conclusion: Step aerobics is considered beneficial in improvement of pulmonary functions and is a good alternative for conditioning program for female adults. Cycling also improved pulmonary function but the progress was slow as compared to step aerobics which showed quick impact in improving pulmonary function test. Clinical Trial Number: NCT04051788

Effects of aquatic and step aerobic exercises on flexibility parameters in sedentary women

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of aquatic and step aerobic exercises on flexibility parameters in sedentary individuals. A total of n=45 sedentary women between the ages of 25-50 years, n=15 for aquatic exercise, n=15 for step aerobic exercise and n=15 for control group, who came to municipal sports centres, participated in this study. All measurements were taken before and after 8 weeks of aquatic and step aerobic exercises. In our study, after measuring body weight, body mass index, fat percentage, lean body mass, chest circumference, waist circumference, hip circumference, thigh circumference, sit-lie flexibility, hand flexibility at waist, hand flexibility at neck, planter flex right, planter flex left, dorsi flex right, dorsi flex left were measured respectively. For statistical analyses, paired t-test was used for dependent group comparisons for continuous variables and Wilcoxon test was used for non-normally distributed data. In comparisons of numerical variables between more than two independent groups, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used for normally distributed data and Kruskal-Wallis test for non-normally distributed data. After ANOVA and Kruskal-Wallis test, Tukey or Mann Whitney U post-hoc multiple comparison tests with Bonferroni correction were used to determine the groups in which the difference originated. When the in-group comparisons of aquatic exercise were evaluated, the pre-test and post-test values of sit-lie flexibility, flexibility at hand waist, flexibility at hand neck, planter flexion right, planter flexion left, dorsi flex right, dorsi flex left variables were statistically significantly different (P< 0.001, P< 0.001, P< 0.001, P< 0.001, P< 0.001, P< 0.001, P< 0.001, P< 0.001, respectively). In step aerobic exercise, the pre-test and post-test values of sit-lie flexibility, flexibility at hand waist, flexibility at hand neck, planter flexion right, planter flexion left, dorsi flex right, dorsi flex left variables were statistically significantly different (respectively; P< 0.001, P< 0.001, P< 0.001, P< 0.001, P< 0.001, P< 0.001, P< 0.001, P< 0.001, P< 0.001).

Multimedia Technology Can Be Used to Enrich Teaching Resources of Aerobics

Aerobics, with its special charm, has won the popularity of the broad masses of the society. It is a popular sport at present and occupies an indispensable position in the national fitness campaign. Meanwhile, there are many kinds of aerobics, including yoga, step aerobics, aqu-aerobics, dumbbell exercise and street dance. In aerobics teaching, it is required that fitness music, movements and contents should be updated in time, otherwise it will have a reverse impact on the interest of students in learning and enthusiasm for practice, and will also affect the fitness effect and education quality. Based on this, this paper uses multimedia technology, integrates aerobics characteristics and educational practice, carries out in-depth research based on video, audio and courseware production, so as to update and enrich aerobics education resources with multimedia technology, and effectively improve aerobics education efficiency.

Training and Detraining Effects of Step Aerobics on Strength and Functional Mobility in Healthy Middle-Aged and Older Women

Training and Detraining Effects of Step Aerobics on Strength and Functional Mobility in Healthy Middle-Aged and Older Women

Effects of Adverse Events and 12-Week Group Step Aerobics on Sleep Quality in Chinese Adolescents.

In China, sleep disorders have become a public health concern. This study aimed to model the relationship between adverse events and sleep quality, as well as the effect of group step aerobics on sleep quality. The modeling was built on surveying 2760 16-19-year-old adolescents. The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) was used to evaluate sleep quality, and the Adolescent Self-rating Life Events Checklist (ASLEC) was used to evaluate adverse events. Adolescents with sleep disorders (PSQI ≥ 8) were randomized into the control (n = 26) and exercise (n = 26) groups. The exercise group participated in 12-week step aerobics, and the 300 min weekly volume is compliant with the WHO physical activity guidelines. The double Poisson distribution was chosen to fit the data. ASLEC had a nonlinear relationship with the PSQI. Participants in the exercise group slept better (p < 0.05) from the eighth week until the end of the study. A random adolescent, therefore, has a 92.5% probability of experiencing improved sleep quality after 12 weeks of step aerobics. Intervention should be implemented before adverse events accumulate. An active lifestyle should be a preparedness strategy for increasing the resilience of adolescent mental health in the face of adversity.

Differential effects of a 12-week aerobic exercise program on health-related physical fitness, physiological and biochemical markers among obese adults: a randomized controlled trial.

Background: work out is an valuable approach for improving standard of living physiological, biochemical, and physical strength in obese patients; though, few researches have mainly focal point on early survival rates, minorities, in physically passive men, and overweight men, or examined individual &amp; combined workout plan and measured body composition markers.&#x0D; Objective: In this research we have describes the effect of a 12-week different aerobic exercise involvement on obese people's self-reported result, physical strength, physiological and biochemical markers in ethnically mixed, physically motionless, obese adults.&#x0D; Methods: Total (n = 60) male adults with obese (Mean ± SD; age: 18.92 ± 1.54 yrs.; height: 172.4 ± 5.4 cm.; weight: 84.4 ± 6.3 kg) were randomly allocated into three equal (n = 20) groups: Step Aerobic Exercise Training (SAET), Floor Aerobic Exercise Training (FAET) or a control group. The SAET &amp; FAET training protocol has been performed three days of a week during period of study (12 weeks). All the selected variables of physical fitness, physiological and biochemical markers have been examined at baseline and 12 weeks. Group under control have been found not performing workout.&#x0D; Results: The exercise program SAET &amp; FAET significantly improved in muscular strength, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, muscular endurance, vital capacity, and breath holding time (p &lt; 0.05). The workout schedule reduced significantly % body fat, mean resting pulse rate, respiratory rate and arterial blood pressure, (p &lt; 0.05). Furthermore, the lipids levels of total triglycerides, cholesterol, and low density lipoprotein have been reduced significantly in SAET &amp; FAET, high density lipoprotein enhance significantly (p &lt; 0.05).&#x0D; Conclusion: Research’s finding advocate that 12-weeks regular SAET &amp; FAET protocols have greater effects than control group on physical fitness of health related, physiological and biochemical variables in obese male adult individuals.

Home-based bench step exercise program with Smart Step Board: a comparative pilot study

Objective: To compare the effect of home-based step aerobic exercise program on physical fitness in sedentary university students with a control group.

ВПРОВАДЖЕННЯ ОЗДОРОВЧОГО ФІТНЕСУ В СИСТЕМУ ФІЗКУЛЬТУРНОЇ ОСВІТИ МОЛОДШИХ ШКОЛЯРІВ

The article defines the essence of the concept of «children's fitness», outlines its features that make classes attractive for children and adolescents. The attention is focused on the fact that children's fitness programmes are classified according to the age of children, the focus of various means of physical culture, subjects and equipment. It is noted that in recent years, Ukraine has been undergoing a process of improving the educational process, one of the main trends of which is the transition from the traditional paradigm to creating learning conditions through the use of modern innovative technologies, in particular in the field of physical education. It is emphasised that one of the ways to solve the problem of using innovations in physical education in general secondary education institutions may be the introduction of various areas of fitness, including children's fitness, to increase the interest of primary school pupils in physical education. Primary school age is especially favourable for mastering the basic components of movement culture, mastering a large arsenal of motor skills, forming key competencies and value attitudes towards physical culture and sports. It is noted that in the educational programme of physical education for grades 1-4, the introduction of various types of children's fitness is recommended as one of the means of increasing the motor activity of pupils.This allowed us to identify and propose the most popular areas of fitness that can be used in the physical education and recreation activities of primary school pupils, namely fitness gymnastics and acrobatics; classical aerobics with a ball; aerobics with a rope; game stretching with elements of yoga, fitball gymnastics, step aerobics, children's pilates, etc. The expediency of introducing children's fitness means into various forms of physical education of primary school students to increase their level of physical fitness and improve their health indicators is theoretically substantiated. It is noted that classes with the use of fitness technologies increase interest in physical education, musical accompaniment improves the emotional background of lessons and mood, trains basic vital motor skills and opportunities for independent exercise.

The effect of 12-week step and floor aerobic exercise programs on physical and psychophysiological health parameters in obese men

Aerobic exercise training is recommended to prevent and control obesity. The present study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a twelve-week step aerobics or floor aerobics exercise program in improving the physical and psychophysiological health of obese men. Sixty male adults of mean age 18.92 (SD 1.54 years) and Body Mass Index (BMI) ≥ 30 kg/m2 were randomly allocated into three equal (n = 20) groups: Step Aerobics Exercise Training (SAET), Floor Aerobic Exercise Training (FAET), and a control group (which did not perform any exercise). The SAET and FAET training protocols were performed three days per week for 12 weeks. Health-related physical fitness, biochemical, physiological, and psychological variables were used as outcome measures and measured at baseline and at 12 weeks. There were significant differences in terms of physical and psychophysiological health parameters in participants who underwent SAET and FAET training compared with the control group (p &lt; 0.05). SAET and FAET proved to be helpful in managing the physical and psychological health of obese adults. Schools and colleges should administer aerobic exercise sessions to adults for better health perspectives.

Changes in body composition and blood parameters in sedentary women during 12 weeks of complex exercises

Background and Study Aim. There are studies examining the effects of exercise programs on body and blood parameters in sedentary individuals, but there are few studies examining the effects of resistance and cardio exercises in combination. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of step-aerobic, cardio and resistance training on body composition and blood parameters in sedentary women for 12 weeks.&#x0D; Material and Methods. Step- Aerobic, Cardio and Resistance exercises were applied to the volunteers participating in the study for 12 weeks, 3 days a week for 1 hour each. Body weight, body mass index, body fat percentage and body muscle percentage values were determined from body composition measurements before and after the application. Glucose, Vitamin D3, Triglyceride, Cholesterol, High-density lipoprotein and Low-density values were measured from blood parameters. There is no exercise planning was done in the control group.&#x0D; Results. After the exercise program, a significant decrease (p&lt;0.05) in body weight, body mass index, body fat ratio, Glucose, Vitamin D3, Triglyceride, Cholesterol and Low-density values and a significant increase (p&lt;0.05) in High-density lipoprotein and values were determined in the study group. In the control group, no significant change was observed in both body composition and blood parameters (p&gt;0.05).&#x0D; Conclusions. In the this study, it was found resistance, cardio and step-aerobic exercise programs had a positive effect on body composition and blood parameters in sedentary women. In the control group, there is no positive data for the end of the this study and there is no significant change not only body parametres bu also blood measurement in the control group.

The effects of moderate-intensity step-aerobics, spinning, and educational game exercise programs on plasma dopamine and oxytocin levels in women in the menopausal transition period

Background/Aim: Menopausal transition (MT) is defined as the transition from reproductive to post-reproductive life. Oxytocin has beneficial effects on health problems, such as sexual activity disorder, vaginal atrophy, cardiovascular system diseases and acceleration in bone mass loss, which may develop due to changes in reproductive hormone levels during the MT period. During exercise, which can be used as adjuvant therapy for most of these health problems, a temporary increase in catecholamine levels is required for response to exercise-induced stress. However, the effects of exercise programs applied during the MT period on plasma dopamine (pDA) and plasma oxytocin (pOT) levels are unknown. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of three different types of exercise on plasma dopamine (pDA) and plasma oxytocin (pOT) levels in sedentary women in the MT period. Methods: Twenty-six sedentary healthy participants in the MT period whose fitness levels in the standard maximal exercise treadmill test were at a level that would complement the exercise programs in our study, were included in the study. Participants with the following conditions were excluded from the study: physical disability that would not allow exercise, systemic disease, unilateral oophorectomy, or history of smoking. In addition, participants who could not complete any of the exercise programs for any reason were excluded from the study. Three different exercise programs at moderate intensity [maximum heart rate (HR) = 50%-60%] of 60 minutes duration were performed by the participants at one-week intervals: (i) step-aerobics (SA), (ii) spinning (SP) and (iii) station work in the form of recreational educational games (EG). pOT and pDA levels were measured using the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay method in venous blood samples taken from participants before the exercise and during the last five minutes of the exercise. pOT and pDA levels measured before the exercise and in the last five minutes of the exercise were compared. Results: The median age was 45 (41-45) and the body mass index (BMI) was 29 (27-34). There was a significant increase in mean pDA levels during exercise compared to pre-exercise in all three activities of moderate-intensity, SA, SP, and EG (P = 0.008, P = 0.001 and P = 0.030, respectively). The mean pOT level increased significantly during moderate-intensity SA and EG (P = 0.003 and P = 0.001, respectively). When the relationships between pDA and pOT levels and the variables of age, BMI, pulse rate, and maximum HR during all three exercises were evaluated, there was a significant positive correlation between pOT levels and maximum HR only during EG (r = 0.439, P = 0.028). Conclusions: This study showed that SA and EG applied in women in the MT period increased both pDA and pOT levels, while SP only increased the pDA level significantly. Therefore, SA and EG exercises can contribute positively to the quality of life of women with health problems due to low pOT levels during the MT period.

СТАВЛЕННЯ ЗДОБУВАЧІВ ВИЩОЇ ОСВІТИ ДО ЗАНЯТЬ ОЗДОРОВЧИМ ФІТНЕСОМ

The results of a survey of higher education students regarding indicators of attitude to health fitness classes are given. The purpose of the study was to determine attitude of higher education students towards health fitness classes. Research methodology. 145 students of the 1st-3rd year of higher education at the Faculty of Physical Culture of Kamianets-Podilskyi National Ivan Ohiienko University participated in the study (35 – 1st-year students, 42 – 2nd-year students, and 68 – 3rd-year students). The students were asked questions that made it possible to determine a number of interesting and ambiguous facts. The research was conducted on the basis of the questionnaire compiled by the group of scientific and pedagogical workers of faculty of physical culture Kamianets-Podilskyi National Ivan Ohiienko University,, which provide teaching of educational components “health fitness”, “modern fitness technologies”, “aerobics with teaching method”, “physical culture”. The questionnaire was prepared on questions that allowed to determine the attitude of higher education students to the fitness classes. The results. As a result, it was found that higher education students have a positive attitude to health fitness classes, the main motives are increasing the level of physical fitness, improving health, and correcting the figure. Students have a low level of theoretical training, but most of them understand this and would like to improve their knowledge. Laziness, passivity and lack of company are the main reasons that prevent students from engaging in health fitness outside of university hours. Conclusions. The most popular types of fitness programs among higher education students are: step aerobics, crossfit, classical aerobics, and stretching; the main disadvantages of classes are a small number of classes per week, an insufficient amount of hours to study a particular fitness program, non-availability for self-practice. The main motives that encourage students to take recreational fitness classes are increasing the level of physical fitness, improving health, getting positive emotions, and body shaping. A low level of theoretical knowledge regarding recreational fitness topics was noted among students, which is confirmed by the subjective assessment of the respondents themselves. At the same time, the vast majority of students are willing to improve their theoretical knowledge by studying specialized literature and attending additional lectures.

INVESTIGATION OF THE EFFECT OF MAGNESIUM CITRATE TAKEN WITH EXERCISE ON BODY COMPOSITION, AEROBIC PERFORMANCE AND FACILIATION LEVEL

The aim of this study is to examine the effects of magnesium citrate taken together with exercise on body composition, aerobic performance and fatigue level. Method: 34 volunteer sedentary women (age = 47.14  5.32) living in Sakarya province participated in the study. Participants were randomly divided into four groups. Participants were subjected to diet and magnesium citrate programs along with step aerobic exercise for 8 weeks. During the training, the experimental groups applied their own magnesium citrate supplements and healthy nutrition diets. Participants' body weight, muscle mass (kg), fat mass (kg), TBW (kg), BKI (%) values, Test duration with Bruce Protocol, blood lactate µL, RPE (perceived difficulty level) and aerobic exercise with bioelectrical impedance analyzer performance measurements were taken. The obtained data were used in the SPSS 23.0 package program, with repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA). The confidence interval was chosen as 95% and values below p&lt;0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results: As a result of the data obtained, significant differences were determined in the body composition, aerobic performance and lactate measurement values of the participants according to the groups, measurement times and group time interaction. Conclusion: In this study, it was observed that sedentary women had improvements in body composition, aerobic performance and fatigue levels.

The Relationship of Static Core Training Methods Versus Traditional Step Aerobics

The Relationship of Static Core Training Methods Versus Traditional Step Aerobics

Dynamics of changes in the functional state of female students under the influence of various types of aerobics

The purpose of the study is to experimentally investigate the dynamics of changes in the main indicators of the functional state of female students under the influence of various types of aerobics. It was found that basic and step aerobics have a generally positive effect on the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, lead to fatigue of those involved. But at the same time their well-being, mood and activity improve, especially during step aerobics.