Effect of various exercise programs on morphological and motor status of previously physically inactive female adults

Sa？etak Decreased level of physical activity of nowadays generation is mainly caused by hectic lifestyle and sedentary habits. Most of researches determined higher prevalence of insufficient physical activity in female population rather than male. On global level it is 34% among females and 28% among male population. The aim of this study was to determine whether continuous and programmed physical activity has positive impact on changes in morphological and motor status of previously physically inactive female adults. Furthermore, the aim was to establish the differences between effects of various programs on observed variables. Sample consisted of 60 previously physically inactive females (average age 50.80 ± 9.27 years; average height 165.02 ± 6.20 cm; average weight 86.00 ± 15.35 kg). Results of ANOVA indicate statistically significant differences in observed variables between conducted exercise programs (p<0,001). To conclude, positive changes are achieved in all programs, but the most significant results are achieved in circular program