Barre-fitness as a modern means of improving the health of women in the first period of adulthood

Abstract

Purpose: to determine the effect of Barre-fitness classes on the morphofunctional state and physical fitness of women in the first period of adulthood. Material & Methods: the results of a study of 35 women of the first period of adulthood (21–35 years old) with fitness experience from 6 to 12 months are presented. The female participants, taking into account the age and results of the initial study, were divided into 2 groups: the main group (MG), (n=18) and the control group (CG), (n=17). The women of the control group were engaged in dance fitness, and the women of the main group were engaged in specially designed Barre-fitness exercises. To achieve the set goals, physical development was assessed using anthropometric indicators: body length and weight; waist circumference, hip circumference. To assess the functional capabilities of women, the indicators of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems were studied. Results: during the study, a statistically significant (p<0.05–0.01) improvement was observed in most of the studied morpho-functional parameters of women in the MG, with the exception of hip circumference, systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure (p>0,05). The indicators of women in the CG also had a positive trend, but did not reach statistically significant differences (p>0,05). As a result of the use of Barre-fitness means, there was a significant statistically significant (p<0,05-0,001) improvement in the results of the physical fitness of women in the MG, with the exception of the “Shuttle run 4×9 m” indicator (p>0,05). The indicators of women in the CG also had a positive trend, but did not reach statistically significant differences (p>0,05). Conclusions: the conducted study testifies to the positive impact of Barre-fitness classes on the morphofunctional state, the level of physical fitness and the health of women in the first period of adulthood. The obtained results make it possible to recommend Barre-fitness means for training women in fitness clubs and studios, as well as in the educational process of future specialists in physical culture and sports in higher education institutions.