Effectiveness of online group exercise for people with abdominal obesity in Pathum Thani Province
Keywords:
Online exercise program, Muscle mass, Body fat percentage, Waist circumferenceAbstract
This quasi-experimental research aimed to study the effectiveness of an online exercise program for people with abdominal obesity in Pathum Thani Province. The sample group consisted of 60 people with abdominal obesity, divided into 30 people in an experimental group and 30 people in a control group. The experimental group received an online group exercise program. The program was applied for a period of four weeks. The data collecting tools consisted of 1) a general data recording form and 2) a body composition measuring instrument that measures fat percentage, waist circumference, and muscle mass. Measurements were taken before and after participating in the program between the experimental and control groups. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including percentage, mean, and standard deviation. Inferential statistics were performed using the chi-square test, independent t-test, and paired samples t-test at 95.0 percent confidence.
The results of the study found that the majority of the samples were 35 years and older. The average body fat percentage and waist circumference after participating in the program, in the experimental group were a statistically significant decrease (p-value = 0.001 and p-value = 0.002, respectively). When comparing muscle mass before and after participating in the program, it was found that there was no difference (p-value > 0.05). It was concluded that the online exercise program for people with abdominal obesity can help reduce body fat percentage and waist circumference. The results of this study can be used as a guideline for promoting the use of technology to enhance exercise behavior toward improving the quality of life.
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