Impact of exercise on aerobic capacity and lipid profile with special reference to varying level of air pollutants - a study in youngster footballers

Paulomi Das; Pinaki Chatterjee

Volume : VII, Issue : II, February - 2018

Impact of exercise on aerobic capacity and lipid profile with special reference to varying level of air pollutants - a study in youngster footballers

Paulomi Das, Pinaki Chatterjee

Abstract :

Present study was carried out with an objective to find out effects of exercise on aerobic capacity and lipid profile of school-going trained boys in environments differing in air pollution level but with similar climatic characteristics. 40 youngster footballers (14-16 years) of West Bengal volunteered for this study. Two places with similar climatic conditions, but low and high levels of air pollutants were selected. Height, weight were measured. Shuttle run test was conducted for assessment of VO_2max in both areas after a one week gap in both zones. Immediately after completion of shuttle run test, venous blood sample was drawn from cubital vein and Cholesterol, Triglycerides, HDL-Cholesterol, LDL-Cholesterol, Cholesterol/HDL-Cholesterol ratio were estimated by standard methods. Measured parameters were compared between two areas. A significant decrease in mean VO_2max, HDL-Cholesterol, as well as significant increase in Cholesterol, Triglycerides, LDL-Cholesterol, Cholesterol/HDL-Cholesterol ratio was observed in higher-polluted than in lower-polluted area. Exercise in high-polluted air may affect sports performance level adversely causing a less favourable lipid profile and reduction in aerobic capacity in trained school-going boys.