Volume : II, Issue : II, November - 2012

Effect of Aerobic Training on Body Mass Index on Sedentary Obese Women

Jince Kappan

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The purpose of this study is to determine the Effect of Aerobic Training on Body Mass Index on Sedentary Obese Women. For the purpose of the study the investigator randomly selected 30 women and divided in the two groups. 15 subjects were assigned to an experimental group and 15 subjects to control group. The experimental group had been in Physical training programme three days in a week for a period of 8 weeks. The control group did not involve in any fitness program or training program. The aerobic training includes walking and jogging. For the study Body Mass Index were taken before and after the eight weeks of training program. To compare the mean difference between initial and final scores of experimental and control group dependent t test was employed. Body Mass Index The following equation was used and calculated body mass index. BMI Kg/M (square) =Weight in kg/Height in m sq The condition of being obese; increased body weight caused by excessive accumulation of fat. The BMI divides the obesity into three classes: 1. Moderate = 30.0–34.9 2. Severe = 35.0–39.9 3. Very Severe = 40.0 and above  

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Jince Kappan Effect of Aerobic Training on Body Mass Index on Sedentary Obese Women Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol.II, Issue.II November 2012

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