Exploring the Impact of Tabata Protocol among Manila Police District Personnel

Abstract

The purpose of the study is to determine the effect of the Tabata exercise program among obese 1 members of the Manila Police District and determine the acceptability of the Tabata exercise program among the members of the Manila Police District. Ericksen (2014) stated that full-body workouts are an excellent way to strengthen bones, build muscle, and avoid injury, which is one of a police officer's main concerns. As a result, this study aims to determine how a Tabata program improved body composition and aerobic capacity under the category of obese class 1. Second, to determine the acceptability of the Tabata exercise program among the members of the Manila Police District. The findings show that a 12-minute Tabata session for 12 weeks, which included repeated rounds of body-weight and plyometric activities meets physical fitness test measurement standards in the Philippine Military Academy for improving cardiorespiratory endurance. Tabata exercise was found to be effective in improving body mass while providing the most benefits in the shortest period. After the intervention, the acceptability of the Tabata was evidenced by the increase in involvement in exercise and healthy living. Furthermore, the many rounds of exercise were well tolerated by the subjects and resulted in a higher caloric expenditure than would be expected with only 4 minutes of activity.