Home-Training Smart Multi-Fitness Equipment on Senior Women

Abstract

This study analyzed three exercise programs using smart multi fitness equipment applied to female seniors. The study was conducted as a mixed study method and used health evaluation before and after application of the smart multi fitness equipment, in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and field notes for collecting data. The study participants were composed of four female seniors aged 65 or older. The study period was from December 2020 to May 2021. The results obtained from this study are as follows. First, there were results of quantitative research. As a result of analyzing the data with a matching sample t-test in using SPSS 25.0 program, it was identified that as the changes in the fitness evaluation before and after application of smart multi fitness equipment, the flexibility in right and left limbs and the right lower limb showed statistically significant differences (p<.05), and the flexibility in left lower limb and the muscle strength of lower limb also showed statistically significant differences (p<.01). Qualitative research was used for the analysis of the results. The participants of this study noted the Smart Multi Fitness Equipment as a suitable, effective and useful fitness equipment for the senior. And they evaluated the applied exercise programs as discriminatory programs with sufficient intensity and effect of exercise. In terms of appropriateness as a home training fitness equipment and program, (they mentioned that the individual's will to practice exercise is rather the most important factor. Nonetheless,) they assessed this equipment and related programs to be an attractive exercise device and programs which can be done alone at home, as long as they learn the right exercise method and their motivation persists.