Effects of Aquajogging in Obese Adults: A Pilot Study
Aim and Method. To examine in obese people the potential effectiveness of a six-week, two times weekly aquajogging program on body composition, fitness, health-related quality of life, and exercise beliefs. Fifteen otherwise healthy obese persons participated in a pilot study. Results. Total fat mas...
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| author | Eveline J. M. Wouters Annemieke M. A. Van Nunen Rinie Geenen Ronette L. Kolotkin Ad J. J. M. Vingerhoets |
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| description | Aim and Method. To examine in obese people the potential effectiveness of a six-week, two times weekly aquajogging program on body composition, fitness, health-related quality of life, and exercise beliefs. Fifteen otherwise healthy obese persons participated in a pilot study. Results. Total fat mass and waist circumference decreased 1.4 kg (P=.03) and 3.1 cm (P=.005), respectively. The distance in the Six-Minute Walk Test increased 41 meters (P=.001). Three scales of the Impact of Weight on Quality of Life-Lite questionnaire improved: physical function (P=.008), self-esteem (P=.004), and public distress (P=.04). Increased perceived exercise benefits (P=.02) and decreased embarrassment (P=.03) were observed. Conclusions. Aquajogging was associated with reduced body fat and waist circumference and improved aerobic fitness and quality of life. These findings suggest the usefulness of conducting a randomized controlled trial with long-term outcome assessments. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-df714bb84f1742f59dd140c7314ed1082025-02-03T01:07:30ZengWileyJournal of Obesity2090-07082090-07162010-01-01201010.1155/2010/231074231074Effects of Aquajogging in Obese Adults: A Pilot StudyEveline J. M. Wouters0Annemieke M. A. Van Nunen1Rinie Geenen2Ronette L. Kolotkin3Ad J. J. M. Vingerhoets4Department of physiotherapy, Fontys University of Applied Sciences, P.O. Box 347, 5600 AH Eindhoven, The NetherlandsPsyQ, Anderlechstraat 17, 5628 WB Eindhoven, The NetherlandsDepartment of Clinical and Health Psychology, Utrecht University, P.O. Box 80140, 3508 TC Utrecht, The NetherlandsObesity and Quality of Life Consulting, 762 Ninth Street, Durham, NC 27705, USAClinical Psychology Section, Tilburg University, P.O. box 90153, 5000 LE Tilburg, The NetherlandsAim and Method. To examine in obese people the potential effectiveness of a six-week, two times weekly aquajogging program on body composition, fitness, health-related quality of life, and exercise beliefs. Fifteen otherwise healthy obese persons participated in a pilot study. Results. Total fat mass and waist circumference decreased 1.4 kg (P=.03) and 3.1 cm (P=.005), respectively. The distance in the Six-Minute Walk Test increased 41 meters (P=.001). Three scales of the Impact of Weight on Quality of Life-Lite questionnaire improved: physical function (P=.008), self-esteem (P=.004), and public distress (P=.04). Increased perceived exercise benefits (P=.02) and decreased embarrassment (P=.03) were observed. Conclusions. Aquajogging was associated with reduced body fat and waist circumference and improved aerobic fitness and quality of life. These findings suggest the usefulness of conducting a randomized controlled trial with long-term outcome assessments.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2010/231074 |
| spellingShingle | Eveline J. M. Wouters Annemieke M. A. Van Nunen Rinie Geenen Ronette L. Kolotkin Ad J. J. M. Vingerhoets Effects of Aquajogging in Obese Adults: A Pilot Study Journal of Obesity |
| title | Effects of Aquajogging in Obese Adults: A Pilot Study |
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| title_short | Effects of Aquajogging in Obese Adults: A Pilot Study |
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