Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), which is a key marker of heart and lung health, can be improved through regular physical activity, particularly aerobic exercises. This project aims to evaluate the effects of aerobic exercises combined with low-intensity interval training (LIIT) on the cardiorespiratory fitness of school-going children. The increasing sedentary lifestyle among children has contributed to a decline in overall physical fitness and a rise in health-related issues.Cardiorespiratory fitness is crucial for overall health and can help reduce the risk of chronic diseases from a young age.
Age 6-12
School going children
Healthy children without chronic illness
Cognitive skills
Cardiovascular disease,
asthma,
musculoskeleton disorders
Children with any Physical disability
Parallel
Aerobic exercise
Other interventionExperimental Group A Aerobic exercises Running or Jogging - Great for endurance and can be done in short sprints or long distances. Time 4min Jump Rope - A fun way to build stamina and improve coordination. Time 2min Cycling - Strengthens the heart and lungs and is often enjoyable for kids. Time 5min Dancing and Aerobic Games: Time. 2min Circuit Training- performed. Time. 3min Rest. 1min Stair climbing Time. 2 min These exercises performed 3 days a week. Experimental Group B:Low interval training exercises 1)Brisk Walking and Arm Swings Time: 3 minutes of brisk walking Duration: 12 minutes total 2. Step-Ups on a Low Platform or Bench Time: 2 minutes of step-ups (alternating legs) Duration: 9 minutes total 3)Low-Intensity Jump Rope Time: 1 minute of slow-paced jumping (or skipping in place if no rope is available) 4. Side-to-Side Steps Time: 2 minutes of lateral steps (side-to-side motion with a slight squat) Rest: 1 minute
20 metter shuttle run test
The 20-meter shuttle run test, also known as the beep test or PACER test. in schools to measure cardiovascular endurance in children. Here's how it's performed and measured: Starting the Test: Students line up at one end of the 20-meter track. An audio track, which plays a beep sound at set intervals, is used to signal when students should start running and reach the other line. Running Pattern: Students begin running at the sound of the first beep. They must reach the opposite line before the next beep sounds.Incease intensity faster.End test.
VO2 max
tests can be difficult to administer and are not suitable for all fitness levels. The quickest and easiest way to measure your VO2 max is to use a basic calculation or a walking/jogging test. Determine your resting heart rate. Many fitness trackers and watches come with a heart rate monitor. If you have one of these, record your heart rate while at rest (sitting down, doing little-to-no physical activity). The best time to measure your 25 years old, your HRmax = 220 -25 = 195 beats per minute (bpm). There is some research that suggests this formula oversimplifies the calculation. You can also estimate your max heart rate with the formula HRmax = 205.8 - (0.685 x age) Define the simple VO2 max formula. The simplest formula to calculate VO2 max is VO2 max = 15 x (HRmax/HRrest). This method is considered to compare well with other common formulas. The units for VO2 max are milliliters of oxygen per kilogram of body weight per minute (mL/kg/min)
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