THE EFFECT OF DIFFERENT FITNESS TRAINING PROGRAMS AND FREQUENCY ON HEALTH-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE.

Area of Science:

• Sports Science
• Public Health
• Health Psychology

Background:

• Physical and mental health are crucial for quality of life (QOL).
• Physical activity (PA) is recognized as a key factor in improving well-being and HRQOL.
• Understanding the impact of fitness training on HRQOL is essential for public health initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

• To quantify the effects of different fitness training programs and frequencies on health-related quality of life (HRQOL).
• To investigate the relationship between physical fitness levels, demographics (age, sex), and HRQOL.
• To identify optimal training parameters for enhancing specific HRQOL domains.

Main Methods:

• The study assessed participants' fitness levels and HRQOL through various metrics.
• Data were analyzed to correlate fitness levels with demographic factors and HRQOL scores.
• Different training frequencies and program types were evaluated for their impact on HRQOL domains.

Main Results:

• Higher fitness levels were observed in men compared to women.
• Physical activity levels decreased with age, being lowest in the elderly.
• Low general health and mental health scores were noted in the study population.
• High and medium-frequency training significantly improved total HRQOL, physical, and mental component scores, impacting PF, GH, VT, RE, and MH domains.
• High-frequency training was particularly effective for improving the SF domain.

Conclusions:

• Fitness training, particularly high and medium frequencies, can substantially enhance overall HRQOL and specific health domains.
• Tailoring training frequency to target specific HRQOL domains (e.g., SF) is recommended.
• These findings support the implementation of evidence-based fitness programs to improve population HRQOL.