Effects of Asecetic Exercise program (Thai Hermit Exercise) On Physical Fitness of elderly in Nong Bor Subdistrict, Muang District, Ubon Ratchathani Province

Abstract

This research is aimed to study the effects of the Ascetic exercise program on physical fitness domains in the elderly (n = 27) aged between 60-81 years old. All participants were instructed to perform the Ascetic exercise program for 50 minutes, 3 times a week in 7 weeks. There were measured the physical fitness in both pre-test and post-test and also provided satisfaction questionnaire for the Ascetic exercise program after complete the intervention. The data were analyzed by descriptive statistics in frequency, percentage, minimum, maximum, and standard deviation. Comparing between pre-test and post-test were used Paired sample t-test in all domains of physical fitness.

        The result   

• There were improved in significant differences in skinfold thickness, 30-s. Arm Curl, 30-s Chair stand, Sit and Reach, Back Scratch Test (right side), Agility course, and 2-min Step test after 7 weeks of the Ascetic exercise program except Back Scratch Test (left side). However, it had trend to decrease.

The satisfaction of the participants were very good in cheerful mind, relaxes tension, have a good relationship, to be more self-assured, to meet new friends, and reduce anxiety, in respectively.