The effect of endurance training on serum hs-Creative protein as an inflammatory predictor of cardiovascular disease in untrained men

The effect of endurance training on serum hs-Creative protein as an
inflammatory predictor of cardiovascular disease in untrained men
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of endurance training on hscreative
protein (hs-CRP) as a predictor of cardiovascular disease. Methods: For this purpose, 30
healthy male students from Science and Research Azad University of Tehran branch were selected
and divided randomly into two equal groups (endurance training and control). Endurance group
trained for 12 weeks, 3 times a week at particular intensity and duration. Two blood samples were
taken before and after training hs-CRP after training. Hs-CRP was measured using ELISA kits and
immunoturbidometric assay. Results: Data were analyzed using paired and independent t-test at
P<0.05. The result showed that hs-CRP levels decreased significantly (P=0.001) after 12 weeks
training. Conclusions: Generally, it could be concluded that regular endurance training could be
helpful in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease through lowering the serum hs-CRP levels.