Effects of a low intensity circuit resistance exercise session on selected hematological parameters of male college students

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to find the effects of a circuit resistance training session with a light intensity on some hematological parameters of male students of Physical Education. The present study was conducted on a sample of twenty (N=20), of age ranging from 18 to 28 years. Firstly, blood samples were collected from the samples before performed the exercise then subjects in the group were asked to perform 10-step circuit exercise for three non-stop alternating rounds with a rest period at each round. Hematological parameters measured included white blood cells, platelet variables, and red blood cells. Data was analyzed using SPSS software, To compare the means before and after the exercise, the ‘t’-test was used. There was significant difference was found between pre and post test, on the account of red blood cell count, platelet, hemoglobin and hematocrit. However, in respect to White blood cell count data shows insignificant differences between pre and post test.