Walking as a tool of physical fitness and body composition influence
Journal Title: Antropomotoryka. Journal of Kinesiology and Exercise Sciences - Year 2012, Vol 22, Issue 57
Abstract
[b]Aim of the study[/b]. Summarizing the possibilities of walking as a tool influencing health, fitness, body composition, well-being and other physiological variables. [b]Material and methods[/b]. Following the five-month weight loss intervention program with a 1000 kcal energy intensity in seniors, 1500 kcal in middle-aged men and 2000 kcal in children, which was composed of at least 80% walking, pointing to significant changes in fitness and body composition parameters. [b]Results and conclusions[/b]. Together with positive changes in examined variables significant improvement in predispositions for physical endurance and workload was observed. It may be concluded that walking in the range of about 10,000 steps per day helps to remove the motion deficit, which is due to present lifestyle and may be used to improve both health predispositions and physical fitness state in the majority of population.
Authors and Affiliations
Václav Bunc
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP60322
- DOI -
- Views 89
- Downloads 0
IMPORTANCE OF MOTORIC CAPABILITIES OF ENERGY GROUND IN SPORT CLIMBING IN COMPETITION OF ON-SIGHT<br />
The purpose of the work. In the presented report we have made an attempt to describe the meaning of capabilities strength and endurance in sport climbing.Methods. 30 beginners in climbing and 30 advanced were examined. C...
Personality Traits and Situational Factors as Determinants of Motor Activity in Youth
The purpose of the work. The aim of this study was to determine situational and personal correlates and predictors of physical activity level in adolescents. Material and methods. Participants were 289 high school studen...
Influence of two-year non-formal physical education program on health-related physical fitness of 11–13 years old children
[b]Aim of the study.[/b] The study was aimed to determine the influence of two-year non-formal physical education program on health-related physical fitness of 11–13 years old children.[b]Material and methods.[/b] The ta...
Biological state of the students at the University School of Physical Education on the background of the whole of young adults studying in biggest state universities of Krakow
[b]Introduction.[/b] The issues concerning biological development and physical fitness of a human being are among the most important research areas these years. Anthropometric research forms an integral part of populatio...
Koszt kaloryczny aktywności wolnoczasowej młodych kobiet
[b]Cel badań.[/b] Próba porównania tygodniowego kosztu kalorycznego wolnoczasowej aktywności kobiet regularnie i nieregularnie aktywnych fizycznie na tle czynności codziennych (habitualnych).[b]Materiał i metoda.[/b] Bad...