The purpose of this study is to the influence of aquatic exercise on functional movement and functional fitness of women in their 60's. 16 women in their 60's were divided into 2 groups and then were allowed to take 10-week aquatic exercise(n=8, 63.50...
The purpose of this study is to the influence of aquatic exercise on functional movement and functional fitness of women in their 60's. 16 women in their 60's were divided into 2 groups and then were allowed to take 10-week aquatic exercise(n=8, 63.50±3.20) and aerobic dance exercise(n=8, 63.87±2.58). All subjects were carried out the functional movement screen and the functional fitness screen over the pre-post exercise for 10 weeks. Data processing was made with paired t-test.
The results of the study were as follows. First, regarding lower body strength among the changes in muscle strength, both aquatic exercise group and aerobic dance exercise group showed significant improvements.
Second, as for upper body strength among the changes in muscle strength, the only aquatic exercise group showed significant improvements.
Third, in cardiovascular endurance, both aquatic exercise group and aerobic dance exercise group showed significant improvements.
Finally, in respect of deep squat, active straight leg raise, rotary stability, total score of functional movement screen, aquatic exercise group showed significant improvements.
Therefore, this study suggests that the aquatic exercise of considering resistance and environment in exercise is more effective for the improvement in functional movement and functional fitness of women in their 60's.