Abstract
Effects of 2 Types of Resistance Training, Pyramid and Reverse pyramid training, on IL-4, IL-6, and IFN-? in Young women
Highlights
Resistance training is popular with many people, especially women to improve and maintain their health
There was a significant difference among these 3 groups in pattern of changes of IFN-γ (P=0.02); IFN-γ decreased in pyramid and reverse pyramid resistance training groups but increased slightly in control group
This study reported increased IL-4 and IL-6 and decreased IFN-γ in resistance trainings; there was no difference between pyramid and reverse pyramid resistance trainings
Summary
Resistance training is popular with many people, especially women to improve and maintain their health. Resistance training has different types which may have common and unique effects on physiological systems, especially immune system. Cytokines produced by T lymphocytes play a role in development and increase of immune system function against pathogens. Extracellular pathogens produce humoral immune response which results in differentiation of T lymphocytes to Th2/Tc2 (type II) and production of IL-4(Hernberg M et al, 1997; Ibfelt T et al, 2002). Another cytokine is IL-6 which has a variety of actions. IL-6 induces acute phase proteins synthesis which improves innate immune and plays a role during systemic inflammation (acute phase). IL-6 can increase lipolysis and induce production of cortisol and other regulatory cytokines such as IL-10 and IL1ra
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