The Effect of Eight Weeks High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) on E-Selection and P-Selection in Young Obese Females

The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of eight weeks high intensity interval training on the levels of E-selection and P-selection.

16 obese young females were randomly assigned into two experimental (N = 8, age; 26.12 ± 3.1 years; height, 1.6 ± 0.06 meters; weight, 85.5 ± 16.6 kilograms) and control groups (N = 8; age, 31 ± 6.23 years; height, 1.6 ± 0.02 meters; weight, 76.2 ± 12.06 kilograms). Exercise protocol included eight weeks (three sessions per week, each session four to seven repetitions of running with maximum velocity in a 40-meter distance with 30 seconds’ recovery) HIIT trainings. Fasting blood samples were taken 24h before and after the training. Elisa method was used to measure the dependent variables.

Analysis of data using student T-test showed no significant changes in the levels of E-selection and P-selection after trainings (P > 0.05).

It was concluded that more duration of training is probably needed to have significant effect of HIIT trainings on the levels of E-selection and P-selection.