International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Studies
Volume 4, Issue 4, 2024
Effect of Aerobic Exercises on Body Composition, Perceived Stress Level and Sleep Quality
Author(s): Bolarinde Samuel Olufemi, Ayodele Damilola David, Obode Daniel Omoyibolo, Akinsete Fayokemi Henrietta
Abstract:
Aerobics exercise is any activity that uses large muscle groups which can be maintained continuously and rhythmic in nature. This study sought to determine effects of aerobic exercise on body composition, perceived stress level and sleep quality of workers at Federal Medical Centre, Owo. The quasi-experimental study randomly distributed 30 apparently healthy young adults into control and exercise groups. Institution ethical approval and participants’ informed consent was obtained before the study. Data was obtained through perceived stress scale and Pittsburgh sleep quality index at baseline and after 6 weeks exercise. Participant’s Body Mass Index and Waist Hip ratio were also measured. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. Alpha level was set at 0.05.
The result revealed no significant difference between the baseline measure (pre-test) of participants’ Perceived Sleep Scale (PSS) (p=0.678); Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Inventory (PSQI) (p=1.000); Body Mass Index (BMI) (p=0.227) and Waist Hip Ratio WHR (p=0.219) in the exercise and control groups.
A significant difference was observed between the pre-test and post-test measures of BMI (p=0.019) and WHR (p=0.025) of participants in exercise group. However, no significant difference was observed in pre-test and post-test measures of PSS (p=0.739) and PSQI (p=0.157) of participants in exercise group.
No significant difference in all the tested variables between pre-test and post-test measures of participants in the control group (p>0.05). Similarly, no significant difference was observed in all the variables between control and exercise group at the end of 6 weeks of the study (p>0.05).
Participation in six weeks aerobic exercise program can significantly improve the body composition (BMI and WHR). The findings from this study however showed that, six weeks of aerobic exercise has no significant effect on perceived stress and sleep quality of the participants.
Keywords: Sleep Quality, Perceived Stress, Stress, Body Composition, Aerobic Exercises, Physical Activity
Pages: 433-438