Construction of Physical Fitness Norms for Women Aged 18-60 Years of Isfahan

Document Type : Research Paper

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1 M.A. Student in Exercise Physiology, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran

2 Professor in Exercise Physiology, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran

3 Associate Professor in Exercise Physiology, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran

4 Assistant Professor in Exercise Physiology, Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

The aim of this study was to construct physical fitness Norms for women aged 18-60 years of Isfahan and it was descriptive normative research.
Methods & Materials: A number of 372 women, (Mean: 39.48 ±12.64 years; Height: 159.15±6.66 cm; Weight: 67.44±10.19kg; BMI: 26/71±4/27 kg/m2), were randomly selected as subjects. The measurement tools of this study were physical fitness standard tests including Flexibility sit & Reach, Rockport 1 mile 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 construct norms.
Results: The analysis of research findings revealed that cardiovascular endurance means (38.34± 9.42ml.kg.min), body fat percent (30.30± 7.78), Handgrip (21.27±6.74kg), Endurance of shoulder girdle muscles (6.87±7.75 push-up), flexibility (30.45±7.66 cm) and endurance of abdominal muscles of subjects (13.74±13.48 curl-up) were respectively. Conclusions: 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, subjects’ conditions were moderate, but in flexibility of body, they have nearly optimal conditions.  Generally, physical fitness status and regular physical activity of subjects were not optimal.

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  • Receive Date: 26 August 2018
  • Revise Date: 11 June 2020
  • Accept Date: 09 August 2020

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