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KMID : 0869120110130030276
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기초간호자연과학회지
2011 Volume.13 No. 3 p.276 ~ p.282
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Effects of the Aquatic Exercise Program on Body Fat, Skeletal Muscle Mass, Physical Fitness and Depression in Elderly Women
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Song Min-Sun
Kim Soo-Keun
Yoo Yong-Kwon
Kim Hee-Jung
Kim Nam-Cho
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Abstract
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Purpose: The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of a aquatic exercise program on body mass index, body fat percentage and skeletal muscle mass, physical fitness using senior fitness test (SFT) and depression in elderly women.
Methods: This study included 59 elderly women. Aquatics exercise program was performed three times per week for 12 weeks using rating of perceived exertion and body mass index, body fat percentage, skeletal muscle mass, physical fitness and depression were measured before and after exercise program. Statistical analysis was performed using t-test.
Results: Body mass index (p = .002) and body fat percentage (p= .021) were significantly decreased after aquatic exercise program. Chair stand (p= .009), 2 minute step test (p < .001), back scratch (p < .001), and chair sit and reach (p < .001) were significantly increased after the aquatic exercise program. But, there was no significant differences in the depression.
Conclusion: It is suggested the aquatic exercise program may play a significant role in improving body fat and physical fitness in the elderly women. However, as well as aquatic exercise program, sustained encouragement are required to improve physical and psychological traits.
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KEYWORD
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Exercise, Aged, Body fat, Physical fitness, Depression
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