WATER AEROBICS AS A MEANS OF PHYSICAL REHABILITATION FOR MIDDLE-AGED WOMEN WITH OVERWEIGHT AND GRADE I OBESITY

Abstract

Aim. This study aims to investigate the effects of water aerobics on the health status of middle-aged women with overweight and Grade I obesity. Materials and methods. A study was conducted with 30 women aged 45–55 years, all diagnosed with overweight or Grade I obesity. The training protocol was tested at the Flexgym fitness club and the swimming pool of Dostoevsky Omsk State University. Pedago­gical testing was employed to assess body composition and the functional capacity of the respiratory and cardiovascular systems. Results. The results demonstrate positive dynamics in all indicators, which were statistically significant. The most substantial improvements were observed in tests evaluating the respiratory and cardiovascular systems, speed-strength performance, and flexibility. Conclusion. Water aerobics is an effective means of physical rehabilitation for middle-aged women with overweight and Grade I obesity. It promotes weight loss, enhances the functional performance of the respiratory and cardiovascular systems, contributes to the alleviation or complete cessation of symptoms associated with menopause.