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
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:fau.edu/oai:fau.digital.flvc.org:fau_13689 |
| Contributors | Mock, Thomas J. (author), Whitehurst, Michael (Thesis advisor), Florida Atlantic University (Degree grantor), College of Education, Department of Exercise Science and Health Promotion |
| Publisher | Florida Atlantic University |
| Source Sets | Florida Atlantic University |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Electronic Thesis or Dissertation, Text |
| Format | 47 p., application/pdf |
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