Exercise therapy against platelet levels in obesity

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of Moderate Intensity Training (MIT) and High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) on the number of platelets used as a treatment option for obesity. Materials and methods. This research is a true experimental laboratory study with a post test only control group design. Using 21 obese male Wistar rats with a distribution of 7 Wistar HIIT groups, 7 Wistar MIT, and 7 control Wistar groups. The exercise intervention consisted of HIIT intensity (90-100% of baseline ability), MIT intensity (60-80% of baseline ability), and control without training for six weeks. A special mouse treadmill is used for exercise. Platelet measurement by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Hematology tests are used to determine platelets. Data analysis used the Anova test. Results. There was a significant difference in platelets between the control, MIT and HIIT groups (p = 0.015). The mean value of platelets in MIT and HIIT was higher than the control group. HIIT vs Control there was no significant difference (p = 0.816) and MIT vs Control there was a significant difference (p = 0.017). Likewise HIIT vs MIT there is no significant difference (P = 0.058). Conclusion. Exercise with HIIT and MIT for 6 weeks can be used as an alternative to overcome obesity because it can reduce weight in obesity and is accompanied by an increase in platelets.