Year: 2023 | Month: November | Volume: 13 | Issue: 11 | Pages: 59-75
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20231110
Effect of Aerobic Exercise Versus Resistance Training on Anxiety and Physical Fitness Among the Post Covid Young Adults - A Comparative Interventional Study
Amatullah Azizbhai Bhurka1, Dr. Yagna Unmesh Shukla2
1M.P.T(Cardio-Respiratory Disorders), 2M.P.T (Musculoskeletal Conditions),
Ph.D. Principal Government Spine Institute and Physiotherapy College, Civil Hospital Ahmedabad
Corresponding Author: Amatullah Azizbhai Bhurka
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION: Coronavirus is a major pathogen which attacks the respiratory system of human primarily. It results in decreased activities of daily living (A.D.L.), quality of life (QOL), decreased physical activity and mental functions. The ability to perform moderate to high-intensity Aerobic exercise or resistance for a prolonged period is linked to cardio respiratory fitness. It is best indicated by Maximum oxygen uptake. Preliminary evidence suggests that symptoms of anxiety range from 16 to 28% and self-reported stress is around 8% during COVID-19 pandemic throughout the world. Many rehabilitation protocols are designed for the individuals recovered from covid-19. Mostly includes the combination of aerobic exercises and resistance training along with flexibility exercises, breathing exercises. Hence, need of study is to compare the aerobic exercise and resistance training to provide more effective treatment for relieving the symptoms of anxiety and improving physical fitness.
METHODOLOGY: Approval of The Ethical Committee Was Taken. Selection of the Subjects According to The Inclusion Criteria and Exclusion Criteria Has Been Done. After Taken Written Informed Consent from The Screening of all Subject Has Been Done. Physical Activity Questionnaire Hamilton Anxiety Scale Were Filled by Participants. Queen College Step Test Was Conducted for Pre-Data of Vo2 Max and Heart Rate Recovery. Participants Were Divided into Two Groups- Group A (Aerobic Exercise) And Group-B (Resistance Training) using cheat method of randomization. Each Group Underwent 4 Weeks Intervention Programmed and Post Data Was collected using the Hamilton anxiety rating scale and Queen College Step Test step test. Analysis was done using SPSS.28.
RESULT: paired t-test and Wilcoxon signed rank test were used in both Group A (aerobic exercise) and group B (resistance training) within group analysis demonstrated statistically significant increases in physical fitness (HRR AND VO2MAX) and decreases in anxiety levels. Compared to group B (resistance training), Vo2 max rises greater in group A (aerobic activity) (p<0.05). Heart rate recovery in (2min, 3min and 5min) showed significant (p<0.05) decline in group A Compared to Group B. No Significant Difference Was Found Between Both Groups in Level of Anxiety Symptoms and HRR in 1 min (p>0.05).
CONCLUSION: participants engage in either aerobic exercise or resistance training is found to be beneficial in improving physical fitness and reducing symptoms of anxiety. But aerobic exercise gives better results in improving physical health.
Key words: Aerobic Exercise, Resistance Exercise, Physical fitness, Anxiety, Post-covid young adults.