EFFECT OF ECCENTRIC RESISTANCE TRAINING WITH AEROBIC EXERCISE ON LIPID PROFILE IN YOUNGER ADULTS

Abstract
An altered lipid profile has been shown to play a significant role in metabolic and cardiovascular diseases. It has
been demonstrated that regular engagement in structured exercise programs and physical activity improves lipid
metabolism and lowers the risk of cardiovascular problems. Thus, the purpose of this study was to investigate
how eccentric resistance training in conjunction with aerobic exercise affected the levels of triglycerides, total
cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein, high-density lipoprotein, and very low-density lipoprotein in younger adults.
Purposive sampling was used to identify 30 male volunteers between the ages of 20 and 30 for the experimental
pre-test and post-test design of the study. The participants were evenly split and divided into the experimental and
control groups randomly. Both groups had aerobic exercise for 6 weeks, with the experimental group also
undergoing eccentric resistance training. The lipid profile parameters were calculated pre and post intervention.
For statistical study, the paired t-test and independent t-test were employed, with p < 0.05 serving as the
significance level. Following the intervention, the experimental group's levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL),
total cholesterol, and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) significantly improved. Triglyceride and VLDL levels,
however, did not change in a statistically significant way. The results indicate that eccentric resistance training
along with aerobic exercise can be beneficial strategy for the non-pharmacological approach to improve lipid
profile and cardiovascular health in younger adults.
Keywords: Aerobic exercise; Eccentric resistance training; Lipid profile; HDL; LDL; Cardiovascular health.