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<sec><h3>Introduction</h3><p>The ongoing process of aging in the Polish society generates the necessity to take interest in the problems and needs of the elderly population. Age-appropriate fitness is an important factor contributing to an optimal level of seniors’ life quality and maintaining their independence in everyday life. The aim of this research was to evaluate the level of physical fitness of elderly women from Biała Podlaska with respect to their age and body build.</p></sec>
<sec><h3>Material and Methods</h3><p>The research included 38 women attending activities in culture centers in Biała Podlaska. Measurements of basic somatic parameters were used to evaluate their body build on the basis of BMI. The Fullerton Test was applied to determine the level of physical fitness.</p></sec>
<sec><h3>Results</h3><p>In all trials of the Fullerton tests, most of the seniors achieved normal or above normal results. Statistically significant correlations were found between BMI and the test results in most trials. Correlations between age and test results were observed only in the endurance test.</p></sec>
<sec><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>The female respondents present a high level of physical fitness in relation to American standards. Due to the high percentage of respondents with excessive body weight, there is a need to develop relevant physical activity programs for this age group of women.</p></sec>
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IntroductionThe ongoing process of aging in the Polish society generates the necessity to take interest in the problems and needs of the elderly population. Age-appropriate fitness is an important factor contributing to an optimal level of seniors’ life quality and maintaining their independence in everyday life. The aim of this research was to evaluate the level of physical fitness of elderly women from Biała Podlaska with respect to their age and body build.
Material and MethodsThe research included 38 women attending activities in culture centers in Biała Podlaska. Measurements of basic somatic parameters were used to evaluate their body build on the basis of BMI. The Fullerton Test was applied to determine the level of physical fitness.
ResultsIn all trials of the Fullerton tests, most of the seniors achieved normal or above normal results. Statistically significant correlations were found between BMI and the test results in most trials. Correlations between age and test results were observed only in the endurance test.
ConclusionsThe female respondents present a high level of physical fitness in relation to American standards. Due to the high percentage of respondents with excessive body weight, there is a need to develop relevant physical activity programs for this age group of women.

Physical Fitness of Women From Biała Podlaska Aged 60 or Older

Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw

Faculty of Physical Education and Health in Biała Podlaska, Department of Sport for All

Polish Journal of Sport and Tourism

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IntroductionThe ongoing process of aging in the Polish society generates the necessity to take interest in the problems and needs of the elderly population....

Physical Fitness of Women From Biała Podlaska Aged 60 or Older

Article Category: Original research papers

Published Online: Jun 30, 2021

Page range: 14 - 19

Received: Mar 19, 2021

Accepted: Jun 28, 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/pjst-2021-0009

Keywords
physical fitness, seniors, women, body build, Fullerton Test

© 2021 Damian Jabłoński, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Physical Fitness of Women From Biała Podlaska Aged 60 or Older

Article Category: Original research papers

Published Online: Jun 30, 2021

Page range: 14 - 19

Received: Mar 19, 2021

Accepted: Jun 28, 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/pjst-2021-0009

Keywordsphysical fitness, seniors, women, body build, Fullerton Test

© 2021 Damian Jabłoński, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Keywords
physical fitness, seniors, women, body build, Fullerton Test