INVESTIGATION OF THE EFFECTS OF THE APPLICATION OF A CIRCUIT TRAINING PROGRAM ON OVERWEIGHT PATIENTS

Nataliya Hadzhiyska, М.Sc.,PT

Medical center „Medica Expert“

E-mail: nataliq.had@abv.bg

Pr. Assist. Prof. Aleksandar Andreev, PhD

Department of Public Health University of Ruse, Bulgaria

ORCID: 0000-0002-2676-758X

E-mail: aandreev@uni-ruse.bg

Abstract

This paper presents the results of applying a specific circuit training program-combining primarily aerobic exercises with some strength-training exercises-on overweight individuals. Twenty overweight women followed this training routine for six months, with three to four training sessions per week. A variety of anthropometric measurements were taken at the beginning and end of the six-month period, including weight, BMI, skinfold measurements, waist circumference, and more. Additionally, a target heart rate zone was determined for each participant using Karvonen's formula, and this was monitored with smartwatches. The statistical analysis of the results indicates the effectiveness of this circuit training program in reducing weight, improving BMI, and lowering body fat in the participants.

Keywords

Circuit Training, Overweight, Body Mass Index (BMI), Aerobic Exercises, Body Fat Reduction

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