Body fat distribution and its effect on vital capacity index in young adults

Abstract

To study the effect of body compositions such as BMI, waist hip ratio, body fat composition on lung function and also to correlate any changes with gender difference. Materials and Methods: A total of 164 medical students aged 18-23 years were taken into study. Height, weight, waist hip ratio (WtHR), Body M ass Index (BMI), were recorded. Body fat composition was analysed using Omron Karada scan -body composition monitor model HBF-375. Vital capacity was estimated using spirometer. Data was analyzed statistically by using SPSS 20.0 software. Results: Lung function assessed as vital capacity index (VCI) was negatively correlated (r<0;p<0.05) with VAT, SAT, BMI, WtHR, BFP for both male and females. Body anthropometric measurements like waist to hip ratio(WtHR), BMI and lung function tests like vital cap a city index (VCI) are more in males. Where as females have higher body fat percentage (BFP). and Subcutaneous.adipose tissue (ScAT). There was no much significant difference in Intra abdominal adipose tissue(IAAT) in males and females. Conclusion:There was a inverse correlation between lung function with fat accumulation in the body.

The Effectiveness of the Weight Training Method and Rest Interval on VO₂ max, Flexibility, Muscle Strength, Muscular Endurance, and Fat Percentage in Students

“…The sample was divided into 4 groups, namely group 1 using a superset method with 30 seconds rest (SS30), group 2 using a superset method with 120 seconds rest (SS120), group 3 using a compound set method with 30 seconds rest (CS30), group 4 using a compound set method with a rest of 120 seconds (CS120), and each group consisted of 10 students. The instruments used were the Multistage Fitness Test (MFT), Sit and Reach test, Sit Up, Push Up, Leg and Back dynamometer, and Omron Karada scan body composition monitor [46]. The detail of the instrument can be seen in table 1 below.…”