Table 5. Results of physical fitness in experimental and control group. Values are means ± SD.
Variables |
Experimental (n = 86) |
Control (n = 82) |
Pre |
Post |
Percent change |
Pre |
Post |
Percent change |
30-s Chair Stand (reps) |
12.2 ± 6.3 |
14.2 ± 6.1*† |
16 |
11.7 ± 5.2 |
12.5 ± 5.2* |
7 |
30-s Arm Curl (reps) |
17.3 ± 7.1 |
20.0 ± 7.2*† |
39 |
15.2 ± 5.0 |
16.0 ± 5.9* |
5 |
2-min Step Test |
79.1 ± 33.6 |
87.8 ±33.8*† |
11 |
81.2 ± 30.0 |
83.9 ± 30.4* |
3 |
Chair Sit-and-Reach (cm) |
0.51 ± 9.4 |
3.2 ± 7.6 *† |
540 |
0.7 ± 9.1 |
1.1 ± 9.1 |
57 |
Back Scratch (cm) |
11.6 ± 12.8 |
8.1 ± 11.2*† |
30 |
3.0 ± 14.2 |
2.8 ± 13.8 |
6 |
8-Foot Up-and-Go (s) |
9.58 ± 6.09 |
8.34 ± 5.47*† |
9 |
9.03 ± 5.5 |
9.4 ± 5.1 |
4 |
Handgrip Strength (kg) |
32.6 ± 15.2 |
37.1 ± 16.0 *† |
14 |
38.1 ± 17.7 |
38.5 ± 17.9 |
1 |
Significant baseline differences between groups for Back Scratch was established (p < 0.05)* Indicates significant difference pre- versus post at p < 0.05;† significant difference experimental vs. control at p < 0.05.