Effect of Regular Taekwondo Self-Defense Training on Oxidative Stress and Inflammation Markers in Postmenopausal Women
We aimed to investigate the effect of a 12-week Taekwondo self-defense training course on oxidative stress and inflammation in postmenopausal women. Sixteen middle-aged women participated and were randomized into two groups: a control group (CG, <i>n</i> = 8) and a Taekwondo self-defense...
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| description | We aimed to investigate the effect of a 12-week Taekwondo self-defense training course on oxidative stress and inflammation in postmenopausal women. Sixteen middle-aged women participated and were randomized into two groups: a control group (CG, <i>n</i> = 8) and a Taekwondo self-defense training group (TSDG, <i>n</i> = 8). The TSDG was trained for 60 min, four times per week, for 12 weeks. Following the Taekwondo training intervention, side-step was significantly higher in the TSDG than in the CG (<i>p</i> < 0.001). Malondialdehyde levels were significantly lower after the intervention than before in the TSDG (<i>p</i> < 0.01). Superoxide dismutase (SOD) levels were also significantly higher after the intervention than before in the TSDG (<i>p</i> < 0.001). After the Taekwondo training intervention, SOD levels were significantly higher in the TSDG than in the CG (<i>p</i> < 0.01). Tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α) levels were significantly lower after the intervention than before in the TSDG (<i>p</i> < 0.05). After the Taekwondo training intervention, TNF-α levels were significantly lower in the TSDG than in the CG (<i>p</i> < 0.05). The results of this study suggest that Taekwondo self-defense training is an effective exercise that improves agility, oxidative stress, and inflammatory responses in postmenopausal women. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-a1fe352d5eed42c7986562ae94a115a22023-11-22T07:49:11ZengMDPI AGHealthcare2227-90322021-08-019898510.3390/healthcare9080985Effect of Regular Taekwondo Self-Defense Training on Oxidative Stress and Inflammation Markers in Postmenopausal WomenBeom-Jun Ku0Kangeun Ko1Ki-Ok Shin2Ju-Yong Bae3Department of Taekwondo, College of Arts and Physical Education, Dong-A University, Busan 49315, KoreaLaboratory of Exercise Biochemistry, Department of Physical Education, College of Arts and Physical Education, Dong-A University, Busan 49315, KoreaDepartment of Taekwondo, College of Arts and Physical Education, Dong-A University, Busan 49315, KoreaLaboratory of Exercise Biochemistry, Department of Physical Education, College of Arts and Physical Education, Dong-A University, Busan 49315, KoreaWe aimed to investigate the effect of a 12-week Taekwondo self-defense training course on oxidative stress and inflammation in postmenopausal women. Sixteen middle-aged women participated and were randomized into two groups: a control group (CG, <i>n</i> = 8) and a Taekwondo self-defense training group (TSDG, <i>n</i> = 8). The TSDG was trained for 60 min, four times per week, for 12 weeks. Following the Taekwondo training intervention, side-step was significantly higher in the TSDG than in the CG (<i>p</i> < 0.001). Malondialdehyde levels were significantly lower after the intervention than before in the TSDG (<i>p</i> < 0.01). Superoxide dismutase (SOD) levels were also significantly higher after the intervention than before in the TSDG (<i>p</i> < 0.001). After the Taekwondo training intervention, SOD levels were significantly higher in the TSDG than in the CG (<i>p</i> < 0.01). Tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α) levels were significantly lower after the intervention than before in the TSDG (<i>p</i> < 0.05). After the Taekwondo training intervention, TNF-α levels were significantly lower in the TSDG than in the CG (<i>p</i> < 0.05). The results of this study suggest that Taekwondo self-defense training is an effective exercise that improves agility, oxidative stress, and inflammatory responses in postmenopausal women.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/9/8/985antioxidant enzymesexerciselipid profilemartial artsphysical fitnessreactive oxygen species |
| spellingShingle | Beom-Jun Ku Kangeun Ko Ki-Ok Shin Ju-Yong Bae Effect of Regular Taekwondo Self-Defense Training on Oxidative Stress and Inflammation Markers in Postmenopausal Women Healthcare antioxidant enzymes exercise lipid profile martial arts physical fitness reactive oxygen species |
| title | Effect of Regular Taekwondo Self-Defense Training on Oxidative Stress and Inflammation Markers in Postmenopausal Women |
| title_full | Effect of Regular Taekwondo Self-Defense Training on Oxidative Stress and Inflammation Markers in Postmenopausal Women |
| title_fullStr | Effect of Regular Taekwondo Self-Defense Training on Oxidative Stress and Inflammation Markers in Postmenopausal Women |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effect of Regular Taekwondo Self-Defense Training on Oxidative Stress and Inflammation Markers in Postmenopausal Women |
| title_short | Effect of Regular Taekwondo Self-Defense Training on Oxidative Stress and Inflammation Markers in Postmenopausal Women |
| title_sort | effect of regular taekwondo self defense training on oxidative stress and inflammation markers in postmenopausal women |
| topic | antioxidant enzymes exercise lipid profile martial arts physical fitness reactive oxygen species |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/9/8/985 |
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