10주간 산림 운동이 여성 노인의 체력 요인과 혈중 지질 성분 변화에 미치는 영향

Effect of 10 Weeks of Exercise in the Forest on Physical Fitness Factor and Blood Lipid Profiles in Elderly Women

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of 10 weeks of exercise in the forest health fitness factors and blood lipids profiles in elderly women. Method: Twenty-four elderly individuals aged 65 years or older, residing in C city, were randomly selected and divided into two groups: a control group (CO, n=11) and a forest exercise group (EX, n=13). The exercise group did in forest exercise three times a week for a duration of 10 weeks, with an exercise intensity aimed at burning 200-250 calories. Measurements of body composition, physical fitness tests, and blood lipid profile were taken at the beginning of the study and after 10 weeks. Results: As a result, the EX group showed a significant decrease in fat mass compared to the CO group after 10 weeks (p<.05). In addition, in the EX group, after 10 weeks, physical fitness factors, left hand grip strength (p<.05), Chair sit to stand (p<.000), and 2min step test (p<.05), Timed up & go (p<.000), WC8 (p<.000) showed a statistical difference compared to CO group. Blood lipid profile of LDL-C were decreased in the EX group compared to the CO group after 10 weeks (p<.05). Conclusion: Consequently, the results of this study Regular foreste exercise was found to be effective in reducing body fat, improving blood lipids, and improving basic physical strength in elderly women. Interdisciplinary Research Implications: In the future, it is judged that studies analyzing various physiological variables by analyzing and comparing various groups such as male elderly and elderly with diseases are necessary.