Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy—An International Journal
  • Year: 2010
  • Volume: 4
  • Issue: 4

Alteration in physical performance and body fat consequent to sixteen weeks of isometric exercise

  • Author:
  • Mukesh Kumar1, Vaibhav Agarwal2, Nikhil Tyagi2
  • Total Page Count: 3
  • Page Number: 56 to 58

1Physiology, Subharti Medical College, Meerut, U.P.

2Subharti Physiotherapy College, Meerut, U.P.

Abstract

Sedentary life style resulted in to decreased physical performance and obesity which is associated with decreased muscle strength and balance. It also leads to decreased physical performance.this study determined the effect of isometric exercise on different parameters related to physical performance and body fat. Fifty male subjects attending health club were exercising for 12 weeks regularly on machine like two arm curl, two arms presses etc. The different parameters studied were weight, body mass index, muscle girth and balance. All parameters were recorded before and after 12 weeks of exercise. It was observed that weight and body mass index is significantly decreased while body strength and balance are significantly increased after 12 weeks of exercise. This shows better endurance and increased cardiovascular function.

Keywords

physical performance body fat isometric exercise