yeba dance exercise, physical fitness, overweight students
Abstract:
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Objectives:
1. Examine the association between Yeba dance exercise and fitness status among overweight students of Naawan, Misamis Oriental
Methods:
1. Quasi-experimental design
Findings and Results:
1. There is a significant difference in the pre-test and post-test score of the curl-up exercise.
2. YEBA improved the muscular endurance of the girls, lower back flexibility and Body Mass Index for both boys and girls were also improved
Conclusion:
1. The study indicates that overweight and obese students can improve their muscular endurance and flexibility with interventions consisting of a variety of physical activity programs.
2. These findings suggest that programs and policies will be designed to reduce the immediate and potential long-term health effects of overweight resulted to chronic diseases and should include a focus on improving and maintaining physical fitness through physical activities.