Effects of a physical exercise program on anthropometric and physical performance indicators in employees of a federal university

  • Gianfranco Sganzerla Faculdade de Medicina, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Saúde e Desenvolvimento na Região Centro-Oeste, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brasil.
  • Liz Graciela Sanabria Rivarola Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal da Grande Dourados, Dourados, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brasil.
  • Fernanda Rosan Fortunato Seixas Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal da Grande Dourados, Dourados, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brasil
  • Daniel Traina Gama Faculdade de Educação, Universidade Federal da Grande Dourados, Dourados, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brasil.
Keywords: Exercise, Occupational Health, Body Composition, Physical Functional Performance

Abstract

Background: Physical exercises improve health in several aspects. However, few studies have investigated the effects of physical exercise programs in servers of higher education institutions. The objective of this study was to verify the impacts of an exercise program on outcomes related to body composition and physical performance of servers of a federal university. Materials and Methods: This was a quasi-experimental study with the participation of 11 volunteers that evaluated body composition and physical performance after approximately 20 weeks of intervention. Results: Regarding anthropometric outcomes, there was a significant reduction in waist and hip circumferences, the sum of skinfolds, and body fat percentage (p<0.05). In the components of physical performance, only abdominal (p<0.01) and lower limb strength (p<0.05) showed significant improvements. Conclusion: It is concluded that 20 weeks of regular physical exercise practice was able to improve anthropometric and physical performance aspects in university employees.

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Published
2023-01-15
How to Cite
Sganzerla, G., Rivarola, L. G. S., Seixas, F. R. F., & Gama, D. T. (2023). Effects of a physical exercise program on anthropometric and physical performance indicators in employees of a federal university. Brazilian Journal of Exercise Prescription and Physiology, 16(105), 430-438. Retrieved from https://www.rbpfex.com.br/index.php/rbpfex/article/view/2615
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Vol. 16 No. 105 (2022)
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