Physiological responses to calistenic exercises applied to sedentary women

Abstract

Aim: In this study, it was aimed to determine some physiological responses of calisthenic exercises applied to sedentary women.Method: The pretest-posttest model was used in the study. Before the study, the participants were asked whether they had any health problems. In this study, 15 volunteer women with a mean age of 23.73 +/- 1.70 years and a mean height of 165.93 +/- 4.00, who regularly attend a private sports center, were included in the study. Before and after the exercise program, body weight, fat percentage and blood samples were taken in the morning on an empty stomach by experts in the appropriate laboratory environment in the health institution. The obtained data were analyzed with the SPSS 22.0 package program. Wilcoxon Ranks Test, which is one of the non-parametric tests, was applied to compare the values before and after the exercise.Results: In line with the results of our study, it was determined that sedentary women who regularly did calisthenic exercise for eight weeks had a positive effect on weight, fat percentage and blood fats (Triglyceride, Cholesterol, HDL and LDL) levels (p<0.05).Discussion and Conclusion: As a result; It was determined that the 8-week calisthenic exercise program applied positively affected some physiological parameters of sedentary women. It is concluded that if necessary incentives and guidance are given, calisthenic exercises can be easily applied by everyone.