Structuring the aqua fitness programs aimed at fitness improvement of young and middle age women

Objective: to develop the structure and content of aqua fitness programs for young and middle age women aimed at significant fitness improvement. Tchaikovsky State Institute of Physical Culture became the experimental research base (2014-2017). Classes for the control group consisted of aqua aerobics twice a week and 40-minutes swimming once a week without age distribution of women, classes for the experimental group were held according to our own aqua fitness programs separately in three age groups. Features of programs for women of various ages include the volume of swimming, the share of aqua aerobics, variations of water depth and the amplitude of movements, supporting equipment, as well as the tempo of musical accompaniment. The results of the experiment revealed a statistically significant positive change in the physical condition of women in the experimental group in comparison with the control group, especially in cardiovascular and respiration functions as well as physical qualities manifestation. At the same time we managed to maintain 65% of participants in the experimental group, against 30% in the control group. During the pedagogical experiment the well-being level of women was determined by questionnaire, which alternated from 6.5 points (satisfactory) to 8.9 points (good).

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