EVALUACIÓN DE LA CAPACIDAD AERÓBICA Y COMPOSICIÓN CORPORAL DE MUJERES JÓVENES UNIVERSITARIAS

Abstract

The research focuses on examining the relationship between aerobic capacity and body composition in young female university students. Aerobic capacity, measured through VO2max, is essential for cardiovascular health, while body composition provides information on the distribution of fat and lean mass. The study evaluated aerobic capacity and body composition using standardized tests and anthropo metric analysis . A weak negative correlation (-0.226) was found between body fat percentage and aerobic capacity, although it was not statistically significant (p = 0.288), suggestin g that the association could be random. There was considerable variability in fitness levels, with an average VO2max of approximately 33.2 ml/kg/min, highligh ti n g diversity in aerobic fitness. Body composition showed an average percentage of body fat mass of 22.58%, indicating a variable distribution. This emphasizes the need for personalized health interventions to promote a healthy lifestyle and prevent future issues. Understanding the relationship between aerobic capacity and body composition is crucial for designing effective health promotion interventions in this population.