The Effects of Aerobic Training and Moringa oleifera on High-Density Lipoprotein and Cardiac Endurance among Males

Cardiac Endurance and Moringa oleifera Effects

Abstract

Aerobic training is a form of physical workout in which heart and lungs work efficiently to supply oxygen to the muscles for improving athletic performance.  Objective: To investigate the effect of moderate aerobic training and Moringa oleifera leaf powder (MOLP) on high-density lipoprotein (HDL) and cardiac endurance among males. Methods: One hundred (100) male volunteers of age group 38.9 ± 6.7 years were randomly and divided into four groups i.e. the control group (T₀), the moringa group (T₁), the aerobic group (T₂), and the Combined Group (T₃). Moringa oleifera leaf powder (3 gm) was given to the T₁ and T₃ daily for five days a week for 12 weeks, while the T₀ continued a normal diet routine. Results: Results indicate an increase in HDL posttest mean values of three interventional groups T₁ (41.80 ±4.81 mg/dl), T₂ (42.08 ± 1.28 mg/dl) and T₃ (43.40 ±1.77 mg/dl) as compared to control group T₀ (36.28 ±1.86 mg/dl). Beep tests mean values of the post-test of interventional groups T₁ (10.1 ±1.24), T₂ (10.2 ± 1.25) and T₃ (12.0 ± 1 .18) and control group T₀ (7.3 ± .67) were recorded. Conclusions: It was concluded that moderate aerobic training and MOLP have a positive effect on HDL and cardiac endurance among the interventional groups (T₁, T₂, and T₃), with more significant improvement in T₃ and no improvement in the control group.