EFFECTS OF AEROBIC TRAINING ON LIPID PROFILE

Abstract

Introduction: Aerobic exercises like walking, running, cycling scores for ordinary persons to improve their physical fitness and health. The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of tread mill exercise and ergometer cycling on lipid profile. Materials and methods: This study includes 80 subjects, of these 40 subjects were in control group (Group A) and 40 subjects were in aerobic training (study group). The study group is further subdivided into Group B consists of 20 subjects who underwent treadmill training and Group C consists of 20 subjects who underwent cycling. Study subjects underwent aerobic training of moderate intensity for 12 weeks, five days in a week, one hour per day on tread mill for Group B individuals and five days in a week, fifteen minutes per day on the cycle for Group C individuals. Results: Students paired 't' test was used to test statistical significance between pre and post tests for each group. Results showed significant reduction in Total Cholesterol, Triglycerides, Very low density lipoprotein, Low Density Lipoprotein, Total Cholesterol/High Density Lipoprotein ratio, Low Density Lipoprotien/High Density Lipoprotein ratio and elevation of High Density Lipoprotein in post test compared to pre test with p value of < 0.05 in aerobic training group. Control group, showed no significant improvement in post test compared to pre test with p value of > 0.05. Conclusion: The study concluded that aerobic exercise has a definite favourable impact on lipid profile, compared to sedentary individuals. Thus both treadmill and bicycle ergometer can be recommended for the favourable improvement on lipid profile