Return to search

The effect of acute moderate-intensity continuous and high intensity interval exercise on serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor in recreationally trained males

BDNF is a neurotrophin that enhances neural health and is increased by exercise.
PURPOSE: To compare moderate continuous (MCE) and high-intensity interval exercise
(HIE) effects on serum BDNF levels, and examine the relationship between BDNF and
lactate. METHODS: Seven males completed a VO2peak test and two protocols on
separate days, (MCE) 28 min at 60% Workrate max (WRmax) and (HIE) 28 min of
intervals at 90%WRmax (10- 1 min intervals separated by 2 min of rest). Serum BDNF
and lactate were determined prior, during, and following both protocols. RESULTS:
BDNF levels (pg/mL) increased from baseline during HIE and MCE (p<.05). The BDNF
response to HIE correlated with lactate for area under the curve (AUC) (r=0.901;
P<0.05). CONCLUSION: HIE is an effective alternative to MCE at increasing BDNF.
Additionally, lactate may act as a measure of intensity or a mediator of the BDNF
response to exercise. / Includes bibliography. / Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2014. / FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:fau.edu/oai:fau.digital.flvc.org:fau_13689
ContributorsMock, Thomas J. (author), Whitehurst, Michael (Thesis advisor), Florida Atlantic University (Degree grantor), College of Education, Department of Exercise Science and Health Promotion
PublisherFlorida Atlantic University
Source SetsFlorida Atlantic University
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeElectronic Thesis or Dissertation, Text
Format47 p., application/pdf
RightsCopyright © is held by the author, with permission granted to Florida Atlantic University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder., http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/

Page generated in 0.0017 seconds