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Home-based aerobic conditioning program for well-population adults amidst COVID-19

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  • 1. Physical Therapy Department, School of Health Science Professions, St. Dominic College of Asia, Bacoor, Cavite, Philippines

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The main objective of this study is to determine the relevance and importance of knowing the proper prescription of home-based aerobic exercises for well-populated adults amidst COVID-19 pandemic. This study aims to provide recommendations for improvements of home-based aerobic exercise as well as the development of the program’s strong points. It also aims to determine the strength, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of a home-based aerobic conditioning program for well-populated adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. Purposive sampling design was used for selecting the participants in this study. This method was used because it is one of the most time- and cost-effective sampling methods available. The researchers were able to gather 50 participants, who were aged 16-30 years old, should have home-based work and school, and were residing in Bacoor City, Cavite, Philippines. The researchers divided the exercise routine into three components: Intensity, Frequency, and Duration. Based on the results, conditioning exercise has significant effects in improving the overall health, immune system, and cognitive abilities of well-populated adults. Furthermore, providing an appropriate dosage of exercise prescription, as well as determination of proper information on the current condition of the clients, is the key to having the best possible outcomes of a conditioning program. Not only does this improve and maximize the physical capabilities of clients, but it also improves their mental and cognitive abilities.

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