A COMPARATIVE STUDY ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF COMBINED AEROBIC AND RESISTANCE TRAINING TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE IN TYPE II DIABETES

Abstract

This study is to find effectiveness of combined aerobic and resistance training over aerobic exercise on blood glucose level to improve quality of life in type II diabetes.Thirty subjects randomly divided into two equal experimental and control group. Both groups were trained for 10 weeks; 3 days a week with duration of 60 minutes per session. The experimental group trained with aerobic exercises, resistant exercises, static bicycling and multi gym exercises. The control group trained with aerobic exercise and brisk walking. Data collected before and after training using blood Glucometer and SF 36 scores. Both groups have shown significant improvement after treatment. Combined aerobic and resistance exercise shown a significant effect on the blood glucose level and quality of life with F=36.451, P<0.001**when compare with control group which had slight improvement. This study concluded that combined aerobic and resistance exercise can improve quality of life among Type II Diabetes.