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- Title
THE STUDY OF PFI USING CHESTER STEP TEST IN RELATION WITH BMI AMONG THE STUDENTS OF AGE GROUP 18-24 YEARS.
- Authors
Pardeshi, Amita; Mishra, Priyanka; Kumar, Ajay
- Abstract
Background: Physical fitness is key to a successful outcome. Physical fitness is directly related to the ability of an individual to perform physical activity or exercise. Physical fitness can be measured using cardiopulmonary efficiency tests such as the Physical Fitness Index (PFI %), which is an excellent indicator of cardiopulmonary efficiency. Body Mass Index (BMI) is often used as an indicator of obesity. Aims and Objectives: The present study is aimed to assess the relationship between physical fitness index and BMI among the students of age group 18-24 years. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study was done to assess the relation between physical fitness index and body mass index. A total of 150 subjects (80 males and 70 females) in the age group 18-24 years participated in the study. Descriptive data for age (years), height (m), and weight (Kg) were obtained and BMI was calculated. Physical fitness index (PFI) was measured using Chester's step test. Results: Physical fitness index and Physical parameters like, mean height, weight, BMI were higher among male than female participants. Difference of weight, height, BMI and PFI among male and female were statistically significant. The study found negative association (r-value=-0.466) between BMI and physical fitness, which was statistically significant. Conclusion: The results showed that the physical fitness index of the subjects differed significantly, with the subjects of normal weight possessing a higher fitness than the overweight/obese subjects. Fitness index decreased progressively as the BMI increased.
- Subjects
PHYSICAL fitness; PHYSICAL fitness testing; AGE groups; BODY mass index; PHYSICAL activity
- Publication
Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research (Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research), 2024, Vol 15, Issue 4, p992
- ISSN
0975-3583
- Publication type
Article