Physical Health of Females from the Lowland Districts of Zakarpattia According to the Metabolic Level of Aerobic and Anaerobic Energy Supply Depending on the Component Body Composition

Abstract

The purpose of the study is to determine the aerobic and anaerobic productivity of females from the lowland districts of Zakarpattia region, depending on the component composition of body weight. Materials and methods. A comparative analysis of physical health status of females in the post-pubertal period of ontogenesis, was carried out. Physical health status was assessed by indicators of aerobic and anaerobic productivity depending on the component composition of the body, which was determined by impedance measurement. Results. Physical health of females from the lowland districts depends on the component composition of the body, namely: an excellent level of aerobic productivity is observed in females who have a normal body weight with a high relative fat content and a normal relative content of skeletal muscles, VО2 max rel. > 38 ml•min-1•kg-1; as a result, their physical health exceeds the “critical level” according to H.L. Apanasenko and corresponds to “excellent” according to Ya.P. Pyarnat’s criteria. Females from lowland districts who are underweight with a normal relative fat content and a high relative skeletal muscle content have an average level of aerobic productivity, VО2 max rel. < 34 ml•min-1•kg-1; as a result, their physical health is below the “critical level” according to H.L. Apanasenko. Conclusions. The presence of fat in females from lowland districts provides energy for muscle work, which contributes to better development of the muscular system. A high level of energy supply due to a high relative fat content determines the excellent physical health status of females from the lowland districts of Zakarpattia.