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Bootcamp or booting goals? Which is better for men’s health?

Bioengineer by Bioengineer
June 21, 2021
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A new sports program is kicking goals for men’s health as researchers from the University of South Australia set their sights on improving physical and mental wellbeing of Australian men.

With men having a lower life expectancy than women – attributed to a higher prevalence of cardiovascular disease and diabetes – researchers are keen to know whether playing social sport or group exercise in a bootcamp format is better for improving men’s health.

The study is one of the first of its kind to look beyond the physical health impacts of sport participation in Australian Men.

It will compare the health benefits of men aged 35-54 years as they participate in either traditional group circuit bootcamp sessions, or a modified-rules Australian football program.

According to the World Health Organization, sport is an underutilised avenue to increase physical activity, with the global cost of physical inactivity estimated to be INT$54 billion per year in direct health care.

Lead researcher, UniSA PhD student, Henry Blake, says the study hopes to address the shortfall in understanding what form of physical activity is best for men’s health.

“When it comes to exercise, Aussie men have dropped the ball, with fewer than 50 per cent reaching the recommended levels of physical activity,” Blake says.

“This is worrying, especially as men are more susceptible to chronic health conditions, many of which can be prevented through regular exercise.

“We know that exercise and sport can help improve physical health. We also know that people are more likely to stick to an exercise program when it’s delivered in a group setting.

“But what we don’t know, is whether there are any specific differences between group exercise or social sports that can deliver improved health benefits among Aussie men – this is where our study comes in.

“Men in the study will be assigned either a modified Australian Rules football program, or an outdoor bootcamp/group exercise circuit program, where they’ll undertake two hour-long training sessions per week over a 12-week period.

“During this time, we’ll be gathering health information via wrist-worn physical activity monitors, a physical exercise performance test, blood lipid and glucose levels, as well as online questionnaire.

“By looking at the effects of these exercise programs on a range of markers of health and fitness, we’re hoping to see how men respond – not only in terms of their physical health, but also their mental health and social wellbeing.”

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The study will continue throughout 2021, with a new circuit bootcamp and ALF exercise program starting in July. To find out more, or to register your interest, visit: https://bit.ly/2Tj5ScV

Notes to Editors:

  • Men’s Health month is celebrated each year in June: http://www.menshealthmonth.org/
  • Study details: https://www.unisa.edu.au/research/research-volunteers/a-comparison-of-two-group-based-exercise-programs-team-sport-vs.-circuit-training-on-mens-health/

Media contact: Annabel Mansfield T: +61 8 8302 0351 M: +61 417 717 504
E: [email protected]

Researcher: Mr Henry Blake T: +61 8 8302 1502 E: [email protected]

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https://www.unisa.edu.au/media-centre/Releases/2021/bootcamp-or-booting-goals-which-is-better-for-mens-health/

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