EFFECTS OF BARRE EXERCISE TRAINING ON LOWER LIMBS AND CORE MUSCLE ENDURANCE AND STRENGTH IN SEDENTARY FEMALE OFFICE WORKERS
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Abstract
Purpose
This study aimed to determine the effects of Barre Exercise training on lower limbs and core muscle endurance and strength in sedentary female office workers.
Methods
Participants were thirty sedentary female office workers from Toyota limited company aged 30-45 years were randomized into 2 groups: control group (CON; n=15), keeping normal daily activities, and Barre Exercise group (BEG n=15), receiving Barre Exercise training three times a week for 8 weeks. Parameters for lower limbs and core muscle endurance and strength were collected at baseline and at the end of 8 weeks. Then, all variables were analyzed with independent t-test and paired t-test with a significant level at p less than 0.05.
Results
After 8 weeks, BEG group had significantly increased in lower limbs and core muscle endurance and strength compared to CON group (p<.05).
Conclusion
In conclusion, the present findings from our study demonstrated that 8 weeks of Barre Exercise Training Group improved lower limbs and core muscle endurance and strength in sedentary female office workers.
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