The Influence upon functional capacity of ludic recreational activities carried out in various environments

Abstract

Physical activity practiced in various environments, through the influences that they can bring on the effort, in correlation with the technological innovation of materials, can generate positive inputs on the body, with connotations on the functional capacity as well.
The present research aims to observe the influence level of functional capacity, as a result of typical activities practice, carried out on the ground or in the water, in covered areas, with the use of carefully selected action means, to which innovative materials are added and which require a different effort depending on their characteristics. The research enclosed two tests, the initial and the final test. The 2K walk test was applied with target on the following parameters: VO2 max, FC max, physical condition index (PI) and body mass index (BMI).