Effect of Aerobic and Anaerobic Interval Training on Oxidative Stress

Abstract

Physical activity is any body movement produced by skeletal muscles that require energy expenditure. Interval training both aerobic and anaerobic is a form of physical activity that can increase oxidative stress. This study aims to determine: 1) the effect of aerobic and anaerobic interval training on oxidative stress degree and 2) the effect difference between aerobic and anaerobic interval training on oxidative stress. This was experimental research with posttest only control group design. There were 27 samples recruited by purposive sampling. The research instrument used blood MDA level test with TBARS method. Paired t (t-test) was used for data analysis. Findings showed that there was statistically significant different effect between aerobic and anaerobic interval training (p = 0.000) on oxidative stress. There was significant different effect between aerobic and anaerobic interval training on oxidative stress where the effect of anaerobic interval training is greater than aerobic interval training on o oxidative stress.