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The Impact of Aerobic Training on Some Brain Neurotransmitters and Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor in Addicted Women

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  • Koohestani Arezoo

    (Islamic Azad University, Department of Sport Sciences, Bojnourd Branch, Bojnourd, Iran)

  • Fathi Mehrdad

    (Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Department of Sport Physiology, Mashhad, Iran)

  • Hejazi Keyvan

    (Hakim Sabzevari University, Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran)

Abstract

Introduction. Addiction is a chronic disease that needs time-consuming treatment. The medicines used to stop or reduce the tendency have not been successful so far. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of six weeks of aerobic training (morning and afternoon) on some brain neurotransmitters, brain-derived neurotrophic factor and quality of life in addicted females. Material and Methods. Thirty subjects were selected and divided into intervention (n = 15) and control (n = 15) groups. The aerobic training program consisted of six weeks of aerobic training, 3 sessions per week, and each session lasted for 45 to 60 minutes with a maximum intensity of 50-70% of the maximum heart rate. Paired sample t-test and ANCOVA were used to compare between- and within-group variance changes. Results. Weight levels, body mass index and body fat percentage significantly decreased (p

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  • Koohestani Arezoo & Fathi Mehrdad & Hejazi Keyvan, 2021. "The Impact of Aerobic Training on Some Brain Neurotransmitters and Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor in Addicted Women," Polish Journal of Sport and Tourism, Sciendo, vol. 28(1), pages 13-18, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:vrs:spotou:v:28:y:2021:i:1:p:13-18:n:6
    DOI: 10.2478/pjst-2021-0003
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