Document Type : Original Article
Authors
1 Professor of Exercise Physiology, Department of Sport Sciences, University of Birjand, Birjand, Iran.
2 MSc of Exercise Physiology, Department of Sport Sciences, University of Birjand, Birjand, Iran.
3 PhD Student Exercise Physiology, Department of Exercise Physiology, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Birjand, Birjand, Iran.
Abstract
Background and Aim: Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the effect of six weeks of intense interval training and spirulina supplementation on serum levels of hydrogen peroxide and total antioxidant capacity of overweight girls.
Methods: 30 overweight and obese girls living in Khorameh city were randomly divided into three groups (control, exercise+supplement and exercise+placebo). Before the start and 24 hours after the end of the training period, the subjects' anthropometric characteristics were measured. Then the subjects performed intense interval training for 6 weeks and 3 sessions per week. The supplement groups received 2 tablets of 500 mg of spirulina daily during this period. 24 hours before and 48 hours after the training period, the subjects' blood samples were taken in fasting state.
Results:The results showed that in the exercise+supplement and exercise+placebo groups, hydrogen peroxide levels (p=0.000 and p=0.001) and total antioxidant capacity (p=0.000 and p=0.002) significantly decreased and increased, respectively. showed In the exercise+supplement and exercise+placebo groups, weight (p=0.001 and p=0.016), body mass index (p=0.001 and p=0.022) and fat percentage (p=0.000 and p=0.001) were significantly higher than was reduced to the control group. Regarding waist to hip ratio index (p=0.016), the results showed that this index decreased significantly only in the exercise+supplement group, and the maximum oxygen consumption (p=0.039 and p=0.002) also in the exercise+ group. Supplement and exercise + placebo had a significant increase.
Conclusion: It seems that intense intermittent exercise along with spirulina supplement can be effective in weight loss program and also by increasing the amount of TAC by improving the antioxidant defense system, it prevents the accumulation of free radicals and prevents damage. be cellular
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