英文摘要 |
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of aerobic exercise and concept intervention on health related physical fitness and exercise behaviors. Twenty five female adults with mean age of 35.09 ± 7.72 yrs were recruited in an 8-week fitness program. Health related physical fitness (body mass index, waist hip ratio, 3-min step test, sit and reach, 30 second and one minute sit up) and exercise behavior questionnaires were evaluated prior to, immediately post and one month post exercise. Chi squire, t test, one way ANOVA with repeated measures and LSD post hoc comparison were applied for statistical analysis. The significance level was set at α= .05. The results were: 1) Prior to, immediately at the end and one month post intervention, the percentage of the subjects with regular exercise habit, were 40%, 100% and 48% respectively. 2) Even though cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength and endurance and flexibility were significantly improved, no significant effect was found in body mass index and waist hip ratio. 3) No significant difference was found among mean perceived exercise barrier score and mean perceived exercise benefit score prior to (5.6 and 3.2), at the conclusion (5.5 and 3.2) and one month post intervention (5.5 and 3.1). 4) Exercise self-efficacy one month post intervention (3.9) was significantly higher than that of the end of intervention (3.7). In conclusion, eight weeks of aerobics and concept intervention improve cardiovascular fitness, muscular fitness, and flexibility of mid-aged female adults. However, in order to further improve their body composition, the necessity of additional measures during intervention is indicated. |