Aziz, Azlina
(2011)
Combined effects of a circuit training programme and
Honey supplementation on bone metabolism markers
in young males.
Other thesis, Universiti Sains Malaysia.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Besides physical activity, bone health can be enhanced and maintained
through adequate nutritional intake in prevention of osteoporosis. To date, little is known
about the combination effects of a circuit training programme and honey supplementation on
bone health in young males. PURPOSE: This study was carried out to investigate the effects
of 6 weeks combined circuit training and honey supplementation on bone metabolism markers
in young males. METHODS: Forty young male subjects (Age: 19 to 25 years old) were
assigned into four groups, with ten subjects per group (n=10): sedentary without honey
supplementation control (C), sedentary with honey supplementation (H), circuit training
without honey supplementation (Ex), circuit training with honey supplementation (HEx)
groups. Circuit training consisted of one hour per session, three times per week for six weeks.
Subjects in Hand HEx consumed 300mL ofTualang honey drink containing 20g of honey for
7 days per week. Subjects in HEx consumed honey drink 30 minutes before performing
circuit training. Immediately before and after six weeks of experimental period, subject's
anthropometry parameters were measured and blood samples were taken in order to measure
concentrations of serum alkaline phosphatase (ALP), serum osteocalcin as bone formation
marker, and serum C-terminal telopeptide of type 1 collagen (1 CTP) as bone resorption
marker. RESULTS: At post test, the combination of circuit training and honey
supplementation (HEx) was found significantly (p<0.05) increased serum alkaline
phosphatase (bone formation). Meanwhile, significant (p<0.05) reduction in serum 1 CTP
(bone resorption) was found in both H group and HEx group at post test compared to their pre
test value respectively. CONCLUSION: The results of present study suggests that
combination of circuit training and honey supplementation elicit more beneficial effects on bone health generally compared to circuit training or honey supplementation alone in young
males subjects.
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