| Keywords |
U-Health ; Metabolic syndrome ; Physical fitness ; Physical activity ; Sleep |
| Abstract |
This study investigated the effects of applying u-health system in managing metabolic syndrome of middle aged women. 28 women with metabolic syndrome participated in this study and divided into U-Health group(UG, n=15) and control group(CG, n=15). Anthropometric measurements, biochemical analyses, health related fitness and sleep were measured before and after the intervention. Participants in UG periodically check their body composition, blood pressure, and physical activity by using U-Health care equipments and U-Health zone. Comparison between groups were made using two-way repeated ANOVA measures with a statistical significant level of α =.05 Main results of the present study were as follows: 1) weight, fat free mass, fat mass, and BMI improved significantly in both groups. 2) sit-up and sit and reach significantly in both groups. 3) metabolic syndrome risk factors, waist circumference, glucose, systolic blood pressure, and diastolic blood pressure decreased significantly in both groups, whereas HDL-C increased significantly in both groups 4) total and average physical activity improved significantly in UG group. 5) sleep variances did not changed significantly in both groups. It was concluded that U-Health system to exercise program seems effective in managing metabolic syndrome. However, if enough time to adjust to U-Health system is provided, it could be much effective aids. |