Relationship Of Human Walking, Bmi And Sleep Pattern Among Adult Exercisers In Enugu Metropolis
C M Ugwuegede Ph.D
Department of Health and Physical Education, Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Enugu
S N Okoli M.Sc
Department of Health and Physical Education, Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Enugu.
B N Ngene M.Sc
Department of Health and Physical Education, Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Enugu.
Keywords: Walking, Body Mass Index, Sleep
Abstract
Human walking is a constant exercise routine among individuals seeking for improved health status and longevity hence the need to investigate specific goals attached. The study investigated the relationship of human walking, body mass index (BMI) and sleep pattern among adult exercisers in Enugu metropolis using evaluative format. Three hypotheses guided the study and were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The population consisted 63 adult exercisers (21 males and 41 females) that engage in walking exercise at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu. 59 adult exercisers (19 males and 40 females) who engaged in walking between August 1 and September 5, 2019 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium served as research participants. The equipment and materials used in the measurement of parameters for the study include: activity profile questionnaire, weighing scale, stadiometer and activity chart. Measurements all followed established standards while data analysis was done with Spearman Correlation Coefficient (r). Findings revealed that walking had no relationship with BMI of adult exercisers (r=-0.054 and r=-0.054). Furthermore, walking had significant relationship with sleep pattern (r=0.38 and r=0.38) while BMI had no significant relationship with sleep pattern (r=-0.41 and r=-0.41). Conclusively, walking is excellent in weight management and also improves sleep quality. The recommendations among others is that the Enugu Capital Territory should create walkways on major roads and streets in the metropolis to encourage residents walk regularly and safely while their handlers should sensitize them on the need to eat sensibly to create negative energy balance for possible weight loss