Impact of specific calisthenics conditioning program on physiological and health-related fitness parameters of sedentary adults

Abstract

Background: Physical inactivity is a global pandemic, with a significant proportion of adults classified as sedentary, and it leads to a chief threat issue for numerous lasting health problems. The present study examined the effect of a specific calisthenics conditioning program on the metabolism, skeletal weight, body age, body fat, and blood pressure of sedentary adults. Methods: The program was implemented for 10 weeks, with 15 participants in each training and control group. A bioelectrical impedance analysis scan was conducted to evaluate the participant’s metabolism and health-related parameters, while blood pressure was assessed using a sphygmomanometer. The participants were exposed to a specific calisthenics conditioning program for 10 weeks, three days a week, with an emphasis on muscular strength, muscular endurance, and cardiorespiratory Results: The specific calisthenic conditioning program has significantly improved diastolic blood pressure, resting metabolism, heart rate, and body fat. However, the training had insignificant effects on systolic blood pressure, skeletal muscle percentage, and body age. Conclusion: The study shows that using a calisthenic conditioning program has a promising and positive impact on sedentary adults' physiological and health-related fitness parameters.