Comparison of Tread Mill and Ergometer Cycle and its Effects on Lipid Profile

Abstract

The aim of this study is to compare the tread mill and ergometer cycle and to identify the better instrument which favours the lipid profile. This study includes 40 subjects, and divided into two groups Group A consists of 20 subjects who underwent treadmill training and Group B consists of 20 subjects who underwent cycling. All subjects underwent aerobic training of moderate intensity for 12 weeks, five days in a week, one hour per day on tread mill for Group A individuals and five days in a week, fifteen minutes per day on the cycle for Group B individuals. The mean difference between pre and post tests of treadmill, cycle groups respectively were compared to know which one is the best instrument and gives favourable results for lipid profile. Treadmill group showed higher energy expenditure and more favourable results compared to cycle group