A CROSS –SECTIONAL STUDY IN 20-40 YRS OLD PARTICIPANTS FOR EXERCISE PATTERN AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH VARIOUS DEMOGRAPHIC FACTORS

Abstract

Introduction:

The adults should do at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise five times per week, vigorous-intensity exercise for at least 20 minutes per day, three days per week, or a combination of both moderate and vigorous activity  as per recommendations of American College of Sports Medicine. The number of cases of chronic diseases are increasing as population is living for longer age and they are following unhealthy life style. The present study was planned with objective to find pattern of exercise and factors associated with regular exercise pattern

Materials and methods: The present study was conducted in urban slum area atatched to Medical College  . Participants between age of 18-40 were included in the study . Pre-tested questionnaire were  given to participants and answer were sought from them..The data was obtained with  various factors affecting adherence to exercise, including demographic factors, medical conditions, and access to health care.

Results: 54.49%  respondents were doing exercise on regular basis while 45.51% were not doing exercise on regular basis.When respondents were asked when did last time they do exercise,52.81% said in last week followed by more than 1 month in 17.When respondents were asked reasons for not exercising,32.10% rspondents give lack of motivation as reason ,28.40% respondents give lack of time .

Conclusion: The inclusion of exercise into the daily routine is an important lifestyle change for many patients. Nearly half the Indian population does not exercise daily,we suggest measures be taken to inspire better rates of participation in exercise, perhaps via a structured program for providing tailored education regarding physical activity with individual-level tailoring and with population-wide initiatives.