Effect of aerobic exercise on physical performance of special medical group female students

Abstract

Aim. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of aerobic exercise on the performance of SMG students. Materials and methods. The study involved 22 female students aged from 19 to 21 years (Institute of Sport, Tourism and Service, South Ural State University, Russia, Chelyabinsk). Female students were divided into two groups - groups A (control) and B (experimental). The first group had training sessions according to the standard program of this academic discipline. The second (experimental) group had training sessions with aerobics exercise. Anthropometry measurements were used to calculate physical indices and assess the performance of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. The functional status of the respiratory system was evaluated with the following tests: total lung capacity (LC) and Stange test (breath holding test). Based on the data obtained in the Stange test, the response of the cardiovascular system was calculated (CVR). The Gench test was used to calculate the coefficient of resistance to oxygen deficiency (OD). The Skibinsky index was also used to assess the combined performance of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. The correlation between the Skibinsky index and OD was evaluated. The adaptive potential (AP) was evaluated as an indicator of adaptation to various environmental factors. Results: A comparative analysis of respiratory and cardiac performance, as well as the associated parameters (cardiovascular response, oxygen deficiency, the Skibinsky index) at the end of the experiment were better in group B compared with group A. Conclusion: The experimental method with aerobics exercise had better effect on respiratory and cardiac performance compared with the traditional program.