| Keywords |
Multicomponent exercise ; Physical fitness ; Blood cholesterol ; Thin-obesity |
| Abstract |
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of multicomponent exercise program on body composition, physical fitness, blood cholesterol, physical self-efficacy and health-related quality of life in thin-obesity college women. Thirty female students were assigned to an exercise group(n = 15) and a control group(n = 15). Exercise group participated in multicomponent exercise program for 70minutes/day and 3day/week for 12 weeks, whereas control group was asked to maintain normal lifestyle during the same intervention period. Variables related to body composition, physical fitness, blood cholesterol, physical self-efficacy and health-related quality of life(SF-36 questionnaire is used) were measured before and after multicomponent exercise program. The results of this study were as follows: Weight, %body fat, BMI and WHR decreased significantly and HDL-C increased significantly in exercise group. VO2max, grip strength, sit-up, side step, sit and reach and standing long jump increased significantly in exercise group. Physical functioning, Mental health and General health in the SF-36 questionnaire increased significantly in exercise group. The 12 weeks multicomponent exercise program indicated beneficial effects such as a decrease of weight, %body fat, BMI and WHR, and an increase of HDL-C, physical fitness and health-related quality of life in exercise group. Therefore, this multicomponent exercise program is considered to be good for the health care of thin-obesity college women. |