Table 2: The changes in health fitness after 12-weeks exercise program.
The data are presented as mean ± SD values. *Significant (p < .05) difference between the baseline and 12-week periods.
Exercise Group (n = 8) Control Group (n = 8)
Variable Before After Before After
Right grip strength (kg) 13.52 ± 8.26 16.12 ± 7.32* 14.29 ± 9.38 15.011 ± 9.46
Left grip strength (kg) 12.61 ± 8.13 15.22 ± 8.86* 13.94 ± 8.15 14.12 ± 7.13
Back strength(kg) 22.47 ± 12.14 26.90 ± 13.91* 21.89 ± 13.21 17.77 ± 14.15*
Sit-up (count) 8.43 ± 6.51 11.12 ± 7.66* 9.27 ± 8.62 10.61 ± 7.77
Sit and reach(cm) −2.38 ± 6.26 3.22 ± 5.87* -1.72 ± 4.25 1.12 ± 7.23