International Journal of Physiology
  • Year: 2015
  • Volume: 3
  • Issue: 1

A Study of Lipid Profile in Sportspersons Performing Various Sports

1Associate Professor, Department of Physiology, Viswabharathi Medical College and General Hospital, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, India

2Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Viswabharathi Medical College and General Hospital, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, India

Online published on 21 February, 2015.

Abstract

Regular physical exercise in any form makes lipid profile favorable and reduces the chances of heart attacks and brain strokes. The valuable effects of exercise on plasma lipids have been widely investigated. These changes depend upon the type of sports in which one is indulged. 52 male sportspersons participating in 3 different games(basketball players, football players and distance runners) in the Kurnool district were selected for this study. Lipid profile of the three groups was determined and compared to each other. Total Cholesterol (TC), Triglyceride (TG) and Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) levels were found to be significantly lower in distance runners as compared to football players and basketball players(p<0.05). While High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) level was found to be significantly increased in runners as compared to other groups. The results of this study showed that the lipid profile is more encouraging in sports involving more aerobic activity and less physical stress.

Keywords

Lipid profile, football, distance runner, basketball players