Research Article

EFFECT OF BRISK-WALKING EXERCISE ON BODY COMPOSITION IN OBESE MALE TRADERS OF KANO STATE, NIGERIA

Sani G1*, Yahaya M. T1
1 Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Faculty of Education, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
* Corresponding author: Sanigarba1977@gmail.com
Published: Aug, 2024
DOI: 10.67203/gjhrr.2024.pa92h2n7
Pages: 53-58
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Abstract

This paper assessed the effect of brisk-walking exercise on body composition in obese male traders of Kano State, Nigeria. Two research objectives as well as two research questions were formulated to guide this study. An experimental research design was used for this study. The population for this study comprised obese male traders in Kantin Kwari Market in Kano State, Nigeria. The estimated sample size for this study was 80 participants. The data for this study were collected three times: before the start of the study (baseline), during (at 4 weeks) and at the end of the study (at 12 weeks). Findings from this study revealed that there was significant reduction of body mass index (Cal F (2, 26) =80.010, P = 0.005), critical F (2, 26) = 3. 3690 ≤ 0.05 due to brisk walking among obese male traders in Kano Metropolis, Kano State, Nigeria; there was significant reduction of body fat (Cal F (2, 26) =57.576, P = 0.005), critical F (2, 26) = 3. 3690 ≤ 0.05) due to brisk walking among obese male traders in Kano Metropolis, Kano State, Nigeria. It was concluded that brisk walking significantly (P < 0.05) reduced body fat, and body mass index in obese male traders in Kano State, Nigeria. Based on the findings, it was recommended that brisk walking should be prescribed for the modification of body composition, Brisk walking as a mode of aerobic exercise should be engaged in by obese male traders for fitness and the improvement of their general health. 

Keywords

Body composition obese body mass index body fat cardiovascular

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How to Cite

G, S., & T, Y. M. (2024). EFFECT OF BRISK-WALKING EXERCISE ON BODY COMPOSITION IN OBESE MALE TRADERS OF KANO STATE, NIGERIA. Global Journal of Health Related Researches, 6(2), 53-58. https://doi.org/10.67203/gjhrr.2024.pa92h2n7

S. G, and Y. M. T, "EFFECT OF BRISK-WALKING EXERCISE ON BODY COMPOSITION IN OBESE MALE TRADERS OF KANO STATE, NIGERIA," Global Journal of Health Related Researches, vol. 6, no. 2, pp. 53-58, August 2024. doi: 10.67203/gjhrr.2024.pa92h2n7

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