The placebo effect on aerobic fitness test results is preserved following a multidisciplinary intervention program for treating childhood obesity

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 725-731
Author(s):  
Shira Fanti‐Oren ◽  
Daphna Birenbaum‐Carmeli ◽  
Alon Eliakim ◽  
Michal Pantanowitz ◽  
Dan Nemet
Keyword(s):  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Placebo Effect ◽  
Aerobic Fitness ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Multidisciplinary Intervention ◽  
Fitness Test

scholarly journals KEBUGARAN FISIK SISWA RETARDASI MENTAL RINGAN SEKOLAH DASAR LUAR BIASA KUNCUP BUNGA DENPASAR LEBIH TINGGI SESUDAH MELAKUKAN PELATIHAN SENAM PINGUIN DARI PADA SENAM RIA ANAK INDONESIA

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
I Putu Eka Jaya ◽  
Nyoman Mangku Karmaya ◽  
Made Jawi ◽  
Wayan Weta ◽  
Ida Bagus Ngurah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Test Group ◽  
T Test ◽  
Percentage Increase ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Physical Fitness Test ◽  
Fitness Test ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Paired T Test ◽  
Group 1

Physical fitness is ability to perform the activity or activities without feeling tired excessively. Physical fitness associated with a person`s organs to carry out its tasks properly every day without experiencing significant fatigue. In a child’s mental retardation with a les mobile lifestyle that will affect his physical fitness. The purpose of this study to determine which type of gymnastic exercise better to the physical fitness on the students in Sekolah Dasar Luar Biasa Kuncup Bunga Denpasar.This research used experimental method using Randomized study Pre and Post Test Group Design. The subjects in this study were students in Sekolah Dasar Luar Biasa Kuncup Bunga Denpasar. There were 18 students which is divided into two groups: group-1 is senam penguins and group-2 is senam ria anak Indonesia. Data were obtained after a six-week training analyzed by paired t-test and unpaired t-test.The results of physical fitness test before training with Senam Penguins was 23.39 ± 1.69 and the test results after the training was 27.87 ± 3.28. the physical fitness test in group-2 before training with Senam Ria anak Indonesia was 22.69 ± 1.76 and the results after training was 24.64 ± 2.11. Paired t-test in both group before and after training showed significant differences after training in group-1 and group-2 with a value of p > 0.05 with an increase in physical fitness test results of (19.15) in group-1 and (8.64) in group-2. The percentage increase physical fitness test results of group-1 with senam penguins is higher than those in group-2 with senam ria anak Indonesia.So we can conclude that the training of senam penguin in Sekolah Dasar Luar Biasa Kuncup Bunga Denpasar improved the physical fitness test results higher than senam ria anak Indonesia.

scholarly journals Active Game-Based Solutions for the Treatment of Childhood Obesity

Sensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 1266
Author(s):  
Carina S. González-González ◽  
Nazaret Gómez del Río ◽  
Pedro A. Toledo-Delgado ◽  
Francisco José García-Peñalvo
Keyword(s):  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Video Games ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Behavior Changes ◽  
Active Video Games ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
Active Video ◽  
Life Habits ◽  
And Behavior

Obesity is one of the biggest health problems globally that, together with sedentarism, requires solutions that increase the enthusiasm towards physical activity. Therefore, this paper describes two solutions based on active games using the Kinect sensor and biometric sensors, designed for the outpatient treatment of childhood obesity. The solutions were applied in an intervention program based on active video games and motor games, developed with children in treatment for childhood obesity. An ad hoc questionnaire was used to assess the level of satisfaction, fun, learning, and behavior changes in the children of the experimental group that developed the intervention. The results showed a high index of satisfaction with the intervention program, as well as with the games developed. It is concluded that active video games and group games are highly motivating and can promote behavior change towards healthier life habits in children.

scholarly journals Individual Physical Activity Behaviour and Group Composition as Determinants of the Effectiveness of a Childhood Obesity Intervention Program

Obesity Facts ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Liesa Marie Lier ◽  
Christoph Breuer ◽  
Nina Ferrari ◽  
David Friesen ◽  
Fernanda Maisonave ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Program Effectiveness ◽  
Physical Activity Behaviour ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Linear Regression Models ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Gender Groups ◽  
Age Range

<b><i>Introduction:</i></b> Up to now, there is limited clarity on factors that determine the effectiveness of childhood obesity interventions. <b><i>Objective:</i></b> This study intends to uncover individual- and program-level predictors of BMI-SDS and fitness to achieve significant, sustainable health improvements. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> Data of 249 children with obesity or overweight who participated in an outpatient multidisciplinary program were analysed and compared to 54 waitlist controls. Linear regression models were used to examine associations between individual- and group-level variables and BMI-SDS and fitness. <b><i>Results:</i></b> Among intervention children, BMI-SDS decreased by 0.19 units and physical fitness increased by 11.5%, versus a BMI-SDS decrease of 0.07 and a 1.8% decrease in fitness in the control group. Participants who reported being physically active before the program start achieved greater improvements in BMI-SDS (β = –0.177, <i>p</i> &#x3c; 0.05) and physical fitness (β = 0.174, <i>p</i> &#x3c; 0.05) than inactive peers. BMI-SDS decreased significantly more for members of gender-heterogeneous groups (β = 0.194, <i>p</i> &#x3c; 0.05) with a narrow age range (β = 0.152, <i>p</i> &#x3c; 0.05). <b><i>Conclusions:</i></b> The program under review is effective in counteracting juvenile obesity. The results give reason to believe that forming mixed-gender groups with a small age range and providing increased support for reportedly inactive children may improve program effectiveness.

Investigation of Aerobic and Muscular Fitness and Concussion Among Service Academy Cadets at the United States Air Force Academy: Results from the CARE Consortium

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathryn L Van Pelt ◽  
Laura Wolff ◽  
Darren E Campbell ◽  
Gerald McGinty ◽  
Michael Zupan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Aerobic Fitness ◽  
Recovery Time ◽  
The United States ◽  
Physical Fitness Test ◽  
Fitness Test ◽  
Recovery Duration ◽  
Concussion Recovery ◽  
Service Academy ◽  
The Relationship

ABSTRACT Introduction Concussion has become the signature injury facing the U.S. military. However, little is understood about the relationship between military fitness and concussion recovery. The current study examined the recoveries of cadets at a U.S. Service Academy to determine whether preinjury physical fitness improved recovery and whether recovery was associated with post-injury physical fitness measures. Methods Participants were enrolled in a longitudinal study of concussion. Aerobic Fitness Test (AFT) and Physical Fitness Test (PFT) data were used to estimate cadet fitness. Survival analysis evaluated significant estimators of concussion recovery time. Linear regression models were used to explore the relationship between recovery duration and change in physical fitness scores. Results Between 2014 and 2017, 307 (n = 70; 22.80% Women) cadets who had sustained a concussion were enrolled. Preinjury physical fitness was not significantly associated with recovery duration (P &gt; .05). Men and intercollegiate cadets took fewer days to reach recovery milestones. Compared to women, men had greater decrements in the Aerobic Fitness Test total score (P &lt; .05) and increased 1.5-mile time postconcussion (P &lt; .05). Women had greater decreases in push-ups postconcussion compared to males (P &lt; .05). There was a trend for a negative association between days until asymptomatic and change in the Physical Fitness Test score (P = .07). Conclusion Preconcussion physical fitness levels do not appear to impact concussion recovery time among a highly physically fit cohort. Possible methods to reduce the effect of symptom duration on strength-related physical fitness should be investigated along with evaluating reductions in strength as a possible mechanism for postconcussion injury risk.

Effect of Kinesiology Tape on Tri-Axial Accelerometry During the Dance Aerobic Fitness Test

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie Moulder ◽  
Ross Armstrong ◽  
Matt Greig ◽  
Chris Brogden
Keyword(s):  
Aerobic Fitness ◽  
Relative Sensitivity ◽  
Positioning Systems ◽  
Fitness Test ◽  
Loading Patterns ◽  
Main Effect ◽  
Global Positioning ◽  
Monitoring Training ◽  
University Level ◽  
Kinesiology Tape

Objectives: Kinesiology tape (KT) is thought to provide greater mechanical support during physical activity, however, there is a paucity of research investigating its application in dance. The study aimed to determine whether KT reduces PlayerLoad (PL) during the Dance Aerobic Fitness Test (DAFT) in addition to examining the relative sensitivity of accelerometer site locations. Methods: University-level dancers (N = 11; age 18 ± 0.45 years, height 168.17 ± 12.25 cm, body mass 57.50 ± 9.91 kg) participated in two trials of the DAFT protocol in two conditions: no tape (NT) and kinesiology tape (KT). Global positioning systems (GPS) and accelerometer units were attached onto the seventh vertebra (C7) at the mid-scapula region and lower limb (LL) located at the mid-gastrocnemius of the dominant leg calculating measurements of triaxial (PLTotal) and uniaxial measures (anteroposterior [PLAP], mediolateral [PLML], and vertical [PLV]) measures of PlayerLoad during the DAFT. Results: No significant main effect was observed for the taping condition in all measures of PlayerLoad (P > 0.10). A significant main effect (p < 0.01) was observed for unit location and time, with greater loading at the LL compared to C7 and during each consequent stage of the DAFT. No significant (p > 0.52) location*taping, nor location*taping*time (p > 0.36) interactions were observed for all variables measured.Conclusions: Kinesiology tape does not reduce loading patterns in healthy dancers during a fatigue protocol. However, triaxial accelerometers provide adequate sensitivity when detecting changes in loading, suggesting the LL may be deemed as a more relevant method of monitoring training load in dancers.

Self-Efficacy, Physical Activity, and Aerobic Fitness in Middle School Children: Examination of a Pedometer Intervention Program

2014 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 228-237 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dana Manley ◽  
Patricia Cowan ◽  
Carolyn Graff ◽  
Michael Perlow ◽  
Pamela Rice ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Middle School ◽  
School Children ◽  
Aerobic Fitness ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Middle School Children
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