Ascertaining the Effectiveness of Strength-Aerobic Combined Exercise in Improving Body Composition among Obese Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Background. The novelty of this study is a combination of strength and aerobic exercise, thereby enhancing the benefits of improving body composition. Aerobic exercise is effective for burning calories, which helps to lose fat, while strength exercise facilitates maintaining and building muscle mass...

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Main Authors: Bhekti Lestari, Adi Pranoto, Agus Hariyanto, Ghana Firsta Yosika, Gigih Siantoro, Laily Mita Andriana, Raymond Ivano Avandi, Sherry Iris Zalillah, Eva Ferdita Yuhantini
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author Bhekti Lestari
Adi Pranoto
Agus Hariyanto
Ghana Firsta Yosika
Gigih Siantoro
Laily Mita Andriana
Raymond Ivano Avandi
Sherry Iris Zalillah
Eva Ferdita Yuhantini
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Adi Pranoto
Agus Hariyanto
Ghana Firsta Yosika
Gigih Siantoro
Laily Mita Andriana
Raymond Ivano Avandi
Sherry Iris Zalillah
Eva Ferdita Yuhantini
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description Background. The novelty of this study is a combination of strength and aerobic exercise, thereby enhancing the benefits of improving body composition. Aerobic exercise is effective for burning calories, which helps to lose fat, while strength exercise facilitates maintaining and building muscle mass. Objectives. This study aimed to demonstrate that a combination of strength-aerobic exercise can significantly improve the body composition of obese women. Materials and methods. This study was an experimental randomized controlled trial (RCT) involving 20 participants consisting of obese women who were given the intervention for eight weeks with a frequency of 4x/week. The data collected included a body composition, measured using the TANITA Body Composition Analyzer DC-360 (TANITA Corporation, Inc., IL 60005, USA). The data analysis techniques used were the paired sample t-test, with a significance level of 95%. Results. The results obtained indicate that this combined exercise program significantly reduces body weight, body mass index (BMI), fat mass, and body fat percentage (p < 0.05). In addition, the program also significantly increases fat-free mass and muscle mass (p < 0.05). Conclusions. The findings showed that a combination of aerobic exercise and endurance led to substantial improvements in body composition in obese women. These results confirm previous studies and provide scientific evidence for including a combination exercise program as part of an obesity management strategy.
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spelling doaj-art-7ec116cd57144db9bac32a75f5e25fb82025-08-20T03:41:14ZengOVS LLCPhysical Education Theory and Methodology1993-79891993-79972025-03-0125210.17309/tmfv.2025.2.22Ascertaining the Effectiveness of Strength-Aerobic Combined Exercise in Improving Body Composition among Obese Women: A Randomized Controlled TrialBhekti Lestari0Adi Pranoto1Agus Hariyanto2Ghana Firsta Yosika3Gigih Siantoro4Laily Mita Andriana5Raymond Ivano Avandi6Sherry Iris Zalillah7Eva Ferdita Yuhantini8Universitas Negeri SurabayaUniversitas Negeri SurabayaUniversitas Negeri SurabayaUniversitas TanjungpuraUniversitas Negeri SurabayaUniversitas Negeri SurabayaUniversitas Negeri SurabayaUniversitas Negeri SurabayaUniversitas Negeri SurabayaBackground. The novelty of this study is a combination of strength and aerobic exercise, thereby enhancing the benefits of improving body composition. Aerobic exercise is effective for burning calories, which helps to lose fat, while strength exercise facilitates maintaining and building muscle mass. Objectives. This study aimed to demonstrate that a combination of strength-aerobic exercise can significantly improve the body composition of obese women. Materials and methods. This study was an experimental randomized controlled trial (RCT) involving 20 participants consisting of obese women who were given the intervention for eight weeks with a frequency of 4x/week. The data collected included a body composition, measured using the TANITA Body Composition Analyzer DC-360 (TANITA Corporation, Inc., IL 60005, USA). The data analysis techniques used were the paired sample t-test, with a significance level of 95%. Results. The results obtained indicate that this combined exercise program significantly reduces body weight, body mass index (BMI), fat mass, and body fat percentage (p < 0.05). In addition, the program also significantly increases fat-free mass and muscle mass (p < 0.05). Conclusions. The findings showed that a combination of aerobic exercise and endurance led to substantial improvements in body composition in obese women. These results confirm previous studies and provide scientific evidence for including a combination exercise program as part of an obesity management strategy. https://tmfv.com.ua/journal/article/view/3173combined exercisebody compositionhealthy lifestyleobese women
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Adi Pranoto
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Ghana Firsta Yosika
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Eva Ferdita Yuhantini
Ascertaining the Effectiveness of Strength-Aerobic Combined Exercise in Improving Body Composition among Obese Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Physical Education Theory and Methodology
combined exercise
body composition
healthy lifestyle
obese women
title Ascertaining the Effectiveness of Strength-Aerobic Combined Exercise in Improving Body Composition among Obese Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial
title_full Ascertaining the Effectiveness of Strength-Aerobic Combined Exercise in Improving Body Composition among Obese Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial
title_fullStr Ascertaining the Effectiveness of Strength-Aerobic Combined Exercise in Improving Body Composition among Obese Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial
title_full_unstemmed Ascertaining the Effectiveness of Strength-Aerobic Combined Exercise in Improving Body Composition among Obese Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial
title_short Ascertaining the Effectiveness of Strength-Aerobic Combined Exercise in Improving Body Composition among Obese Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial
title_sort ascertaining the effectiveness of strength aerobic combined exercise in improving body composition among obese women a randomized controlled trial
topic combined exercise
body composition
healthy lifestyle
obese women
url https://tmfv.com.ua/journal/article/view/3173
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