Effect of Pound Fit Gymnastics Exercises on BMI, Fat Profile and   Physical Fitness Level in Young Women with Obesity

Moch. Yunus; Erianto Fanani; Karina Nilasari; Farhan Rahadi Wibowo; Nauval  Akhmadıan Gelaner

doi:10.55927/fjst.v4i8.188

Authors

Moch. Yunus Universitas Negeri Malang
Erianto Fanani Universitas Negeri Malang
Karina Nilasari Universitas Negeri Malang
Farhan Rahadi Wibowo Universitas Negeri Malang
Nauval Akhmadıan Gelaner Universitas Negeri Malang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/fjst.v4i8.188

Keywords:

Anthropometry, Fat Profile, Pound Fit Gymnastics, Physical Fitness Level, Obese Women

Abstract

This study aims to examine the effectiveness of Pound Fit gymnastics in lowering BMI and fat profile and improving physical fitness in obese women. This study used a systematic review method of 20 selected articles from a trusted database, with inclusion criteria that focused on the effect of Pound Fit gymnastics exercises on obese women. The selection procedure was carried out through search, screening, and descriptive analysis to evaluate the impact of gymnastics on BMI, body fat profile, and physical fitness. The results of this study show that Pound Fit gymnastics exercises have been proven to be effective in lowering BMI, body fat, and improving physical fitness in obese women. This activity also improves fat profiles such as lowering total cholesterol and increasing HDL. Its effectiveness increases when combined with a healthy diet and social support. Pound Fit deserves to be recommended as an active lifestyle intervention in the management of female obesity.

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