KMAN Publication Inc. International Journal of Sport Studies for Health 2588-5782 2 Serial Number 5 2019 04 13 Effect of Running Training on White Blood Cells and Platelets Count and Red Blood Cells Distribution Width in Untrained Middle-Aged Men Effect of Running Training on White Blood Cells and Platelets Count and Red Blood Cells Distribution Width in Untrained Middle-Aged Men 33 36 10.61838/kman.intjssh.2.1.7 EN Journal Article <article> <div class="mb content text-indent"> <h4 class="font-main d-inline font-weight-bold">Background:</h4>  White blood cells count (WBC), platelet count (Plt) and red blood cells distribution width (RDW) are some emerging atherosclerosis risk factors.</div> </article> <article> <div class="mb content text-indent"> <h4 class="font-main d-inline font-weight-bold">Objectives:</h4>  The purpose of this research was to study the effects of three months running exercise on these variables in untrained overweight middle-aged men.</div> </article> <article> <div class="mb content text-indent"> <h4 class="font-main d-inline font-weight-bold">Methods:</h4>  Subjects were divided in groups of control (n = 10) and exercise (n = 11). In experimental group, subjects performed twelve weeks (three times per week) running exercise (intensity was between 75% to 85% of maximum heart rate). Blood samples were collected 24 hours before and 48 hours after exercises. Paired <em>t</em>-test was used for analysis of data in SPSS V. 15.</div> </article> <article> <div class="mb content text-indent"> <h4 class="font-main d-inline font-weight-bold">Results:</h4>  Statistical analysis showed significant reduction of RDW and BMI, also significant elevation of WBC, Plt and VO<sub>2</sub>max after three months exercise in the experimental group (P ≤ 0.05); no significant changes was observed in the control group (P > 0.05).</div> </article> <article> <div class="mb content text-indent"> <h4 class="font-main d-inline font-weight-bold">Conclusions:</h4>  In general, three months running exercise may improve blood cells (leucocytes, erythrocytes and platelets) function that may lead to reduction of cardiovascular events risk in middle-aged men, but certainly more research is needed for precise conclusion.</div> </article>

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