Three Times a Week Healthy Heart Gymnastics Series-I to Improve Physical Fitness of Elderlies

• Main Authors: Nita Fitria (Author), Lynna Lidyana (Author), Shelly Iskandar (Author), Leonardo Lubis (Author), Ambrosius Purba (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, 2019-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.
• Notes: 2085-6180; 2580-071X; 10.17509/jpjo.v4i2.16679
• Keywords: elderlies, healthy heart gymnastics, physical fitness; Special aspects of education; LC8-6691; Sports; GV557-1198.995
• Source: Jurnal Pendidikan Jasmani dan Olahraga, Vol 4, Iss 2, Pp 142-154 (2019)

The decrease of physical fitness contributes to the morbidity and mortality rates of elderlies. Physical fitness of a person aged 60 years is determined by the level of physical fitness examined through a six minute test. Efforts to improve physical fitness level through sport are needed, one of which is Senam Jantung Sehat Seri-I (Healthy Heart Gymnastics Series-I) with the accurate exercise frequency. The purpose of this study was to analyze the frequency of Senam Jantung Sehat Seri-I that could improve cardiorespiratory fitness in elderlies. This study used pre-experimental method with pre-test and post-test design approach involving 27 healthy elderlies who followed a routine Senam Jantung Sehat Seri-I exercise at the Nursing Home. The research subjects were divided into 3 groups based on the frequency of gymnastics activity per week including 3, 4, and 5 times a week for 6 weeks. Improved physical fitness was determined through the distance traveled by the participants on the 6-minute test at week 1 and week 6. The traveled distance difference was analyzed by using Independent t-test with a p-value 0.05. The elderly group who did Senam Jantung Sehat Seri-I three times a week had a significant mean difference (-106.0; p = 0.009), while groups who performed 4 and 5 times a week exercises did not show significant results. In conclusion, this study provides evidence that Senam Jantung Sehat Seri-I three times a week could improve cardiorespiratory fitness.