Impact of Low Intensity Exercise on Liver Enzymes (ALT & ALP)
Alamgir Khan *
Department of Sports Sciences & Physical Education, University of the Punjab Lahore Pakistan.
Muhammad Zafar Iqbal Butt
Department of Sports Sciences & Physical Education, University of the Punjab Lahore Pakistan.
Shahzaman Khan
Department of Physical Education & Sports Sciences, Sukkar IBA University, Pakistan.
Sobia Nazir
Directorate of Sports and Physical Education, University of the Gujrat, Pakistan.
Ejaz Asghar
Isra Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences, Isra University, Islamabad Campus, Pakistan.
Samiullah Khan
Gomal Center of Biotechnology and Biochemistry, Gomal University, KP, Pakistan.
Zeliha Selamoglu
Department of Medical Biology Faculty of Medicine, Nigde Omer Halisdemir University, 51240, Campus, Nigde, Turkey.
Muhammad Jamil
Punjab High Way Police, Lahore Punjab, Pakistan.
Abdul Manan
Department of Economics, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
This particular research study was basically carried out for the purpose to examine the impact of low intensity exercise on two particular liver enzymes i.e. alanine transaminase (ALT) and alkaline phosphate (ALP). 20 Non sportsmen were selected as subjects of the study (n=20, age 20 to 30 years (20.95±3.79), Body Mass Index (BMI) from 18 to 30 (25.90±5.54). Similarly the subjects were divided into two groups (Experimental Group and Control Group) through the application of International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) and measurement of Maximum Heart Rate (MHR). 12 weeks self-made low intensity exercise protocol was applied to an experimental group. 5ml blood was collected from all subjects to measure the effect of low intensity exercise on ALT and ALP. The data of pre and post-test were processed through SPSS version 24. Based on analysis and findings, the researcher concluded that in experimental group (EXG) the level of ALT and ALP was found significantly higher (p<0.05) as compared to control group (CG). Based on conclusion, it is hereby recommended by the researcher that for the purpose to promote the functional capacity of liver, low as well as moderate intensity exercise should be performed on daily basis. In addition, in this study due to lack of financial resources, two basic liver enzymes i.e.ALT and ALP were measured, therefore the other enzymes like as AST and bilirubin also need to be examined in such other research studies.
Keywords: Liver, enzymes, alanine transaminase, alkaline phosphate, low intensity exercise