Aqua Jogging Moderate Intensity Training is Conditioning a Sense of Well-being in Seniors

Hypokinesia in seniors reduces mobility, which results in a decrease in their general well-being and quality of life. In this study, changes in blood pressure and saturation values in seniors after aqua jogging training were assessed. In addition, the subjective average level of fatigue and its impact on HR_MAX were analysed. Quality of life was also assessed in the study group of seniors.

In a group of 49 people attending aqua jogging classes (66.3±5.4yr; F:39; M:10), the values of pressure and saturation were measured in 4 subsequent measurements (before and immediately after training, as well as 1 min. and 5 min. after training). The Rating of Perceived Exertion scale (RPE), the SF-36v.2 quality of life questionnaire and the WHO-5 Good Feeling Index were used to assess the level of fatigue during training. Blood pressure measurements were highest immediately after the exercises and thereafter decreased. HR_MAX at the fifth minute after the exercise increased significantly (r=0.3) following increasing fatigue (RPE) (p=0.017). A satisfactory level of quality of life in seniors was recorded at 71.1±18.0% [WHO–5] and 59.0±13.0% [SF–36v.2]. A higher level of quality of life was recorded in the psychological sphere (SF-36v.2 MCS:61.1%±7.7%). The greater physical exertion felt by a studied individual resulted in a slower pulse decrease after the exercise.