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Volume 7, Issue 7 (Suppl)
J Obes Weight Loss Ther, an open access journal
ISSN:2165-7904
Obesity & Fitness Expo 2017
November 13-15, 2017
November 13-15, 2017 | Atlanta, USA
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World Fitness Expo
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International Conference and Exhibition on
Obesity & Weight Management
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Perceived beneficial aspects of specific aerobic exercise modalities
Julie A Larsen
Washington State University, USA
Statement of the Problem:
Exercise has repeatedly been demonstrated to provide physical, as well as psychological benefits to
participants. Regular participation in aerobic exercise increases cardiorespiratory fitness, which decreases risk of developing many
chronic diseases. Aerobic exercise can also decrease stress, reduce depression and enhance quality of life. Despite all these benefits,
minimal research has been done to determine which exercise modality is preferred by most participants.
Methodology:
Two quasi-experiments were conducted to determine exercise modality preference, particularly among middle-aged
women. Participants were assigned to floor/step aerobics (FSA) classes or treadmill walking (TMW) classes. They were asked to rate
their satisfaction with their assigned exercise modality mid-way through and following the intervention.
Findings:
There were no statistically significant differences between group in total scores, indicating that women in one exercise
group were not more satisfied with their modality than were those in the other group, overall. In the first study, TMW participants
rated their enjoyment non-significantly higher than did FSA participants, but results were reversed in the second study. While mixed
results made it impossible to identify a superior exercise modality based on participant enjoyment, there were logical patterns of
preference for certain aspects of each modality.
Conclusion & Significance:
In general, specific exercise modality recommendations (between floor/step aerobics and treadmill
walking) for women do not need to be made, due to there being no significantly preferred modality, but women who desire certain
exercise benefits should be encouraged to pursue a relevant exercise modality.
larsen2@wsu.eduJ Obes Weight Loss Ther 2017, 7:7 (Suppl)
DOI: 10.4172/2165-7904-C1-55