| Keywords |
Body Composition ; Obesity ; Blood Lipids |
| Abstract |
The purpose of this study was to develop better methods for fitness and body composition by observingweight loss and changes after aerobic exercise programs. The main focus was to develop an appropriate aerobic exerciseprogram for obese girls. We observed changes in their body weight, body fat, and blood lipid levels (TC, TG, HDL-C, LDL-C). Obese girls (over 30% body fat, n=15) who did not participate in any regular physical activities besidephysical education class were selected for this study. The aerobic exercise program was preformed for 12 weeks (50minutes a day, 3 days a week). The changes in blood lipid levels (TC, TG, HDL-C, LDL-C) and body compositionwere measured 3 times (before the exercise program started, after 8 weeks, and after 12 weeks). The results showedthat there were decrease in body weight and body fat after 8 weeks, and 12 weeks but no statistically signifiant.Additionally, the levels of TC, TG, LDL-C were decreased and HDL-C was increased. The conclusions are as follows:Body weight and body fat decreased after the aerobic exercise programs, but there was no statistical significance.Blood lipid levels including TC, LDL-C, and HDL-C were significantly changed after the aerobic exercise programs. |