IMPACT OF A PERSONALIZED WELLNESS EXERCISE PROGRAM ON PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH IN MIDDLE-AGED MEN: THE EMPIRICAL STUDY

# IMPACT OF A PERSONALIZED WELLNESS EXERCISE PROGRAM ON PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH IN MIDDLE-AGED MEN: THE EMPIRICAL STUDY

## Introduction
- Study Overview
  - Focus on middle-aged men (ages 45-60)
  - One-year duration
  - Personalized wellness exercise program
- Objectives
  - Improve physical fitness
  - Reduce chronic disease risk factors
  - Enhance psychological well-being

## Physical Health Outcomes
- Baseline Assessments
  - Cardiovascular endurance (VO2 max): 46.8 ml/kg/min
  - Muscle strength (1RM): 80.1 kg
  - Flexibility (sit and reach): 34.5 cm
  - Balance (single-leg stance): 40 seconds
  - Body fat percentage: 19.2%
- Improvements in Experimental Group
  - VO2 max increased to 56.2 ml/kg/min (p < 0.001)
  - 1RM increased to 93.7 kg (p < 0.001)
  - Flexibility increased to 41.2 cm (p < 0.001)
  - Balance improved to 47.8 seconds (p < 0.001)

## Health Risk Factors
- Significant Improvements
  - BMI reduced from 26.1 to 24.8 kg/m² (p < 0.001)
  - Blood pressure reduced from 130/85 to 120/78 mmHg (p < 0.001)
  - Cholesterol reduced from 220 to 190 mg/dL (p < 0.001)

## Psychological Health Outcomes
- Psychological Assessments
  - Depression (HADS scores decreased from 13.4 to 9.4) (p < 0.001)
  - Anxiety (HADS scores decreased from 11.4 to 7.4) (p < 0.001)
  - Mood (POMS scores increased from 45.1 to 51.1) (p < 0.001)
  - Cognitive function (MMSE scores increased from 29.0 to 31.0) (p < 0.001)

## Adherence and Engagement
- Exercise Adherence
  - Increased adherence rates
  - Participants averaged 6.3 hours of exercise per week by the end of the study

## Conclusion
- Summary of Findings
  - Effectiveness of personalized exercise programs
  - Significant improvements in physical and mental health outcomes
- Implications
  - Importance of tailored wellness programs for middle-aged men
  - Potential for reducing chronic disease risk and enhancing quality of life