Relationship between pulmonary function and anthropometric indices with different levels of physical activity in male employees
Relationship between pulmonary function and anthropometric indices with different levels of physical activity in male employees
Mohammad hosein aghidemand ,1,* Hadis Bayat ,2
1. Allameh Tabataba’i University 2. PhD student in Sports Physiology, Faculty of Humanities, Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Science and Research Branch University
Introduction: Background & Aims: Physical activity and lifestyle is one of the important and influential factors on human health. Pulmonary function is also directly related to a person's level of health. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to compare the relationship between pulmonary function and different levels of physical activity in office workers.
Methods: Methodology: A total of 154 available male employees participated in this study. First, demographic information was collected and recorded. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) was used to determine their level of physical activity. Based on the results of the questionnaire, the level of physical activity of the subjects was classified into four levels of physical activity (low, medium, balanced, high). Then, pulmonary volumes and capacities were measured, including: rapid expiratory expiratory capacity (FVC), vital capacity test (VC), maximal voluntary ventilation (MVV) test using a spirometer. Then the body anthropometric indices including Body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC) and distance ratio Waist and hip (WHR) were measured and recorded. Also, ANOVA statistical test was used for intergroup comparison. All statistical analyzes were performed using SPSS software version 21. Body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC) and distance ratio Waist and hip (WHR) were measured and recorded. Also, ANOVA statistical test was used for intergroup comparison. All statistical analyzes were performed using SPSS software version 21.
Results: Results: The results of the present study showed that there was a significant difference between individuals with low and high levels of physical activity for BMI and WHR indices (p <0.05). On the other hand, no significant difference was observed between subjects with different levels of physical activity for FVC, VC, MVV and WC levels (p = 0.1, p = 0.5 , p=0.32, p=0.41).
Conclusion: Conclusion: High level of physical activity does not negatively affect pulmonary function and also the higher the level of physical activity of office workers, the levels of anthropometric indices are desirable and increase health among office workers.