The effect of aerobic training using Step on some functional variables for weight loss among female gym participants aged (35-45 years)

Abstract

The importance of research has emerged in preparing exercises using Step and understanding the impact of these activities and exercises on some of their general functions, including heart health, number of breathing times, etc., as health conditions associated with women’s lifestyles such as weight gain, obesity, diabetes, and heart disease have increased in recent years, and hence They have increased their focus on taking preventive health measures, including practicing regular physical activity to reduce the risks of these diseases, including participating in a sports club. The research aimed to prepare aerobics exercises using Step and identify the effect of these exercises on functional variables for weight loss among female participants in gyms aged (35-45 years). As for the research methodology, the researchers used the experimental method in a one-group manner with two pre- and post-tests in order to suit the research problem. As for the research population and sample, the researchers identified the research population as women trained in fitness centers in Diwaniyah Governorate, ages 35-45. The (Bour Fitness) hall was chosen intentionally due to the availability of a sufficient sample, as well as the willingness and cooperation of the hall to perform the main experiment on the sample members, which numbered (15) trainees, and homogeneity of the sample members was carried out. Pre-tests were conducted on 1/11/2024 at 9 a.m. to measure functional variables, and then the exercises were implemented on 1/14/2024 until 3/7/2024. For two months, at a rate of (6 units) per week, with a rest day on Friday, at an intensity of 40%-70%, and the unit time was 70-90 minutes. After that, post-tests were conducted, then statistical coefficients were conducted for the research, and the researchers concluded that aerobic training using Step was effective in reducing functional variables for participants in gyms aged 35-45 years.