Effects of Aquatic Calisthenic High Intensity Interval Training on Functional Capacity in Overweight- An Experimental Study

Background: Overweight is excessive fat accumulation that may impair health. It is a major health concern related with high health care cost and important co-morbities. It is known to increase one’s risk of cardiovascular diseases. It raises risk of several illnesses and complications. Due to overweight and obesity there is reduced functional capacity and there is decreased quality of life. Objective: To evaluate the effect of Aquatic Calisthenic High Intensity Interval Training on Functional Capacity in Overweight subjects. Material and Methods: The study was conducted with 10 Overweight subjects who met the inclusion criteria. After approval of ethical clearance, informed consent from participation was obtained after explaining the purpose of the study. Demographic data and baseline measures were recorded before starting the exercise. Aquatic Calisthenic exercises were performed. The collected data were measured using the open Epi Instat version for Windows statistical software. Result: In the present study of 10 overweight subjects, the mean age group was 24.4±1.64, and Male/Female 03/07. Before intervention we found Vo2max was 11.83±1.11 mL/kg per minute and post intervention it was 12.73±1.44 mL/kg per minute. P Value was 0.0047 and was found very significant result. Conclusion: Aquatic Calisthenic High Intensity Interval Training exercise program for five weeks have proven effective in increasing functional capacity in overweight subjects. Key words: Overweight, Functional Capacity, Aquatic Calisthenic High Intensity Interval Training.