Original Research Article
Year: 2022 | Month: July | Volume: 12 | Issue: 7 | Pages: 35-40
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20220704
Comparison of the Effect of Aerobic Training and Resistance Training on Body Mass Index and Skinfold Thickness in Overweight and Obese Adults-An experimental study
Kajal Girdharlal Chauhan1, Megha Sheth2
11Lecturer at Akar College of Physiotherapy, Gota- Vadsar road. Ognaj. Ahmedabad.
2Lecturer at S.B.B College of Physiotherapy, V.S. Hospital. Ahmedabad.
Corresponding Author: Dr Kajal Chauhan
ABSTRACT
Introduction: The World Health Organization defines overweight and obesity as abnormal and excessive fat accumulation that may impair health. Exercise has shown to have a positive effect on mood and decreasing cardiovascular risk in normal people. Physical activity favorably alters the body composition. Aerobic exercise and resistance training, even without dietary restriction, may provide positive spin-off to the weight loss effort. Studies of aerobic versus resisted exercises in reduction of body weight is insufficient Indian population.
Method: Demographic and anthropometric data (Age, gender, Body mass index, VO2 max and skin fold thickness) was collected. Aerobic - Group A performed treadmill walking 6 days /week, 20mins / day, Resistance- Group B performed set 1 (Chest press, Arm extension, Leg extension, Quadriceps, Lower abdominals) and set 2 (Elbow flexion, Elbow extension, Retractors, Upper abdominals) on alternate days for 6 days/week. Outcome measures were taken pre and post intervention.
Results: Body mass index, skinfold thickness, aerobic capacity, rate pressure product and quality of life significantly improved p <0.001. Post hoc Bonferroni test showed that aerobic training is better than resistance training for improving body mass index, aerobic capacity, rate pressure product and quality of life where as resistance training is better than aerobic and control group to reduce skinfold thickness.
Conclusion: Aerobic training is more effective than resistance training for body mass index, aerobic capacity, rate pressure product and quality of life where as resistance training is better than aerobic group to reduce skinfold thickness.
Key words: Aerobic training, Resistance training, Vo2max, SF36, Skinfold thickness.