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KMID : 1139220200160040369
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Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation
2020 Volume.16 No. 4 p.369 ~ p.376
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Effect of a 12-week training program on the anthropometric and physiological profiles of some participants registered in a fitness center in Douala, Cameroon
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Ndemba Peguy Brice Assomo
Ayina Clarisse Noel Ayina
Guessogo Wiliam Richard
Ndongo Jerson Mekoulou
Kamnang Rita Ornella Ghontchouang
Lele Claude Elysee Bika
Mandengue Samuel Honore
Etoundi-Ngoa Laurent Serge
Temfemo Abdou
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Abstract
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Fitness centers are remarkably abundant in Cameroon. The aim of this work was to assess the effects of a 12-week training program on the anthropometric and physiological profiles of some participants in a fitness center. A total of 86 participants (40 from the experimental group and 46 from the control group) with age ranging from 17 to 53 years were subjected to pre- and posttraining assessments of, anthropometric parameters, physiological parameters, and performance. Anthropometric parameters (weight, height, body mass index [BMI], waist circumference [WC]) and blood pressure (diastolic blood pressure, systolic blood pressure [SBP]) were measured according to standard protocols. Heart rate was recorded using a heart rate monitor. Cardiorespiratory fitness (maximal oxygen uptake or VO2peak) was estimated by the 20-multistage shuttle run test. All the data was collected twice within 12 weeks. Weight, BMI, and WC did not show any significant variation (P> 0.05) after a 12-week training program. VO2peak increase was insignificant (P> 0.05) higher in men (7.5%, P= 0.06), compared to women (5.4%, P= 0.4). We noticed a significant reduction (P= 0.002) in the SBP of men. Significant increase of HR max was found in women. There was an improvement of 13.7% in the VO2peak of the participants who did not consume alcohol. These results demonstrate the slight benefits of a 12- week training program on health. The weight characteristics of the participants and lifestyle may play an important role in these interactions.
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KEYWORD
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Training program, Fitness center, Healthy participants, Cameroon
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