Document Type : Research Paper
Authors
1 Associate Professor of Sport Physiology, University of Isfahan
2 Professor of Sport Physiology, University of Guilan
3 Professor of Sport Physiology, University of Isfahan
4 M.Sc. of Sport Physiology, University of Isfahan
Abstract
The aim of this study was to construct physical fitness Norms for men aged 18-60 years of Isfahan. This study was a descriptive normative research and a number of 396 men, (Mean: 39.47±12.44 years; Height: 170.0±6.20 cm; Weight: 71.26±8.54 kg; BMI: 24.65±2.92 kg/m2) aged 18-60 years of Isfahan, randomly selected as subjects. The measurement tools of this study were physical fitness standard tests include; Flexibility sit & Reach, Rockport 1mile walking/Running, curl up, hand grip and push up tests, that have been used for construction of norms. Descriptive statistics and computation of Z scores and point percentages were used to construction of norms. The analysis of research findings reveals that cardiovascular endurance mean (43.8 ml.kg.min), body fat percent (17.79%), Handgrip (36.04 kg), Endurance of shoulder girdle muscles (16.29 push-up), flexibility (29.18 cm) and endurance of abdominal muscles of subjects (22.95 curl-up) were respectively. Compared to available norms in this area and other countries, findings of results revealed that in cardiovascular endurance, endurance of abdominal muscles and handgrip strength, subjects were in weak conditions, also in endurance of shoulder girdle & body fat percent in moderate, but in flexibility of body, they have nearly optimal conditions. In generally, physical fitness status and regular physical activity of subjects were not optimal.
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