Moderate-intensity Treadmill And Ergocycle Exercise Reduce Fasting Blood Glucose Levels In Obese Women

Abstract

The study aimed to analyze the decrease in fasting blood glucose levels after moderate-intensity treadmills and ergocycle exercise in obese women. The quasi-experiment method used in this study with two groups pretest-posttest design design. A total of 20 obese women aged 19-23 years participated in the study and were divided into two groups, namely acute ergocycle exercise (AEE, n=10), and acute treadmill exercise (ATE, n=10). Exercise is done a single session with an intensity of 60-70% HRmax for 40 minutes using ergocycle (Monark 828 E) and Richter Treadmill (4.0 HP DC). Blood collection is done 30 minutes pre-exercise and 5 minutes post-exercise on capillary blood vessels in the fingerstick. Measurement of fasting blood glucose levels is done using Accu-Chek Performance (Roche, Mannheim, Germany). Data analysis using Independent Samples T-Test with SPSS version 21. The results found that mean of the fasting blood glucose level pre-exercise on AEE (97.80?2.20 mg/dL), ATE (95.60?3.86 mg/dL), and (P>0.05). Mean of post-exercise fasting blood glucose levels on AEE (93.30?3.09 mg/dL), ATE (84.60?6.28 mg/dL), and (P<0.001). Mean of delta fasting blood glucose levels in AEE (?4.50?2.95 mg/dL), ATE (?11.00?6.99 mg/dL), and (P<0.05). Based on the results of research it can be concluded that ergocyle and treadmill exercise with moderate-intensity lowers fasting blood glucose levels. But treadmill exercise is more effective in lowering fasting blood glucose levels than ergocycle exercise. Future research is recommended to compare moderate-intensity treadmill exercise vs. moderate-intensity resistance exercise against decreased fasting blood glucose levels in obese women