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IMPACTS OF AEROBIC GYMNASTICS ON THEIR PRACTITIONERS

IMPACTOS DA GINÁSTICA AERÓBICA EM SEUS PRATICANTES

IMPACTOS DE LA GIMNASIA AERÓBICA EN SUS PRACTICANTES

ABSTRACT

Introduction:

Aerobics refers to exercise that integrates dance, gymnastics, and technical movements with a hectic pace and high demand for aerobic energy. The practice of this sport can improve cardiopulmonary function and prevent cardiovascular diseases, besides eliminating excess fat and improving body shape.

Objective:

Analyze the body changes caused by aerobic gymnastics in its practitioners.

Methods:

This article analyzes relevant scientific articles to raise a protocol of exercises performed by the experimental test method. The results of the relevant variables went through mathematical statistics, analysis, and confrontation of the research results.

Results:

The comparison of various indicators before and after the intervention showed that the normal range of body composition for women was 0.75 to 0.80; the test results showed that the waist-to-hip ratio of the volunteers decreased from 0.89 to 0.77.

Conclusion:

The aerobic gymnastics protocol performed positively impacted the body composition of its practitioners. In the psychological domain, it also contributed to a correct understanding of the body’s physical aesthetics, promoting the achievement of high-level human beauty in its practitioners. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment outcomes.

Keywords:
Sports; Body Composition; Physical Education and Training

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