- Türk Spor ve Egzersiz Dergisi
- Vol: 18 Issue: 2
- The effects of 8-week aerobic training on body weight among sedentary females
The effects of 8-week aerobic training on body weight among sedentary females
Authors : Samet Aktas, Gamze Ozdil, Ozlem Bagis, Faruk Guven
Pages : 113-116
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Publication Date : 2016-08-31
Article Type : Research
Abstract :In this study, it was intended to see how a-8 week aerobic traininig applications affected weight loss and body composition among the sedentary females. A training programme of aerobic training (walking and cycling) with mild abdominal, arm and hip exercises was carried out for 60 minutes in 3 days of a week (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) during 8 weeks. Age, height and weight values regarding ones participated in the study were given as mean and standart deviation. Paired-Sample T test was used to compare pre and post test values of the group participated in the study. The statistical significance level was regarded as 0.05. The participants had a ge average of 23.27 ± 5.04, body weight average of 62.99 ± 9.49, height average of 163.00 ± 3.95. Statistically significant differences were not observed in weight, arm, shoulder, breast, leg and hip values concerning the participiants (p<0.05) . Differences were observed in the pre and post test values. There was not statistically significant differences when comparing the pre and post tests of the waist measurements. As a result; a 8-week aerobic training application affected positively weight loss and body composition among the sedentary females.Keywords : Aerobic, sedentary, weight loss, female