The effect of tabata circuit training on weight loss and body fat percentage

Abstract

A shift in lifestyle from active to passive movement and limited time for exercise as well as a lack of public knowledge about exercise programs are obstacles to achieving a successful exercise program. The aim of this research is to determine the effect of Tabata Circuit Training on weight loss and body fat percentage of Perigon Fitness Studio Yogyakarta members. This research is an experimental research with instruments in the form of measurement tests, namely measuring body weight with a body scale, measuring body fat with a skinfold caliper. The population in this study were all members of Perigon Fitness Studio Yogyakarta who took part in the Tabata Circuit Training training program from February to March 2020, totaling 58 people. The research sample used was 18 people taken using purposive sampling technique. The data analysis technique uses the t test (paired sample t test) at a significance level of 0.05. The results of this study show that the results obtained were a reduction in body weight of 2.83% and a reduction in body fat of 6.14%. These findings suggest that Tabata circuit training is an effective intervention for reducing body composition. However, further research is needed to explore the long-term effects, potential individual variations, and the role of additional factors such as diet and exercise adherence.