Abstract
This study was carried out to investigate the effect of short-term loads on some parameters in the body compared to long-term loads in individuals who exercise to stay healthy. Research; It was limited to healthy sedentary individuals between the ages of 24-44 and working at different desks. A total of 30 volunteer male sedentary individuals, 15 of which were in the short-term high-intensity activity group and 15 in the Classic endurance group, participated in the study carried out on the Develi running track. The first group received short-term high-intensity activity every day for 8 weeks, and the second group received classical endurance training 3 days a week for 8 weeks. The pre-test post-test model was used in the study. The results of the participants' height measurements, body weights, BMI measurements, cardiovascular endurance test, 20-meter shuttle test, and vertical jump test were recorded before and after 8 weeks of the study. Analysis of the data was made in SPSS 21 statistical program. Analysis of the data was made in SPSS 21 statistical program. In the analysis of the data, the data were analyzed using the independent- samples t-test and the paired-samples t-test. When the pre-test-post-test results of the short-term high-intensity activity group were examined, a statistically significant difference was found in all parameters. (p<0.05) When the pre-test-post-test results of the classical endurance exercise group were examined, a statistically significant difference was found in body weight, BMI, VO2 max, resting pulse values. (p<0.05) When the post-test measurement results of short-term high-intensity activity and classical endurance groups were compared with the independent samples t test, a statistically significant difference was found in body weight, vertical jump strength and maximal heart rate results (p<0.05). As a consequence, it has been observed that 8 weeks of short-term high-intensity activities contribute to the improvements in body parameters. It is thought that there may be an alternative exercise program for individuals who cannot spare time for exercise due to the intensity of their work life.