SOCIO-PEDAGOGICAL ROLE OF FITNESS AS A MEANS OF WEIGHT LOSS IN WOMEN AT THE FIRST PERIOD OF THEIR MATURE AGE IN CONDITIONS OF THE NORTH (CASE STUDY OF BODILINE FITNESS CENTER)

Abstract

The article presents results of experimental work aimed at reducing weight of women of the first period of adulthood in conditions of the North by means of fitness. The content of the developed fitness program is revealed, which includes aerobic classes (classical aerobics, step aerobics, fitball aerobics, dance aerobics), training on simulators (strength training and vacuum training), diet and metabolic therapy. The effectiveness of the proposed methodology for weight loss in women is proved by the use of a set of research methods: to determine excess weight (Quetelet index), the state of the cardiovascular system (functional tests of Martine and Roufier), the level of physical fitness (tests “Lifting the trunk from the supine position, legs bent”, “Bending the trunk forward in a sitting position”, “12-minute running” (Cooper test)), motivation (questionnaire). After the study, the following data are obtained: obesity (according to the Quetelet index) excess body weight was detected only in 60% of women in experimental group (EG), body weight norm – in 40% of EG women; (according to the Rufier test) a satisfactory state of heart performance was detected in 60% of women, good – in 40%; (according to the Martine test) the normotonic type of reaction was detected in 60% of women, unfavorable type – in 4 (40%); according to the abdominal muscle strength test (lifting the trunk from the position lying on your back, legs bent) compliance with the age norm was found in 80% of EG women, in 50% of women in control group (CG); according to the test of flexibility of the vertebral column (torso tilt forward in a sitting position), compliance with the age norm was revealed in 40% of women with EG, in the control group it was not revealed; according to the Cooper test for aerobic endurance, satisfactory results were obtained in 60% of EG women, in 20% of CG women. In CG, the indicators for the studied parameters turned out to be much weaker. Thus, the reduction of excess weight in women of the first period of adulthood was facilitated by a comprehensive program that includes aerobic classes (classical aerobics, step aerobics, fitball aerobics, dance aerobics), classes on power and vacuum simulators, diet and diet, as well as preferences and motivation of the women themselves.