~ 67 ~ International Journal of Physiology, Nutrition and Physical Education 2016; 1(2): 67-70 ISSN: 2456-0057 IJPNPE 2016; 1(2): 67-70 © 2016 IJPESH www.journalofsports.com Received: 13-05-2016 Accepted: 17-06-2016 Dr. I Devi Vara Prasad Assistant Professor, Co-ordinator, B.P.Ed., Course, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Ongole Campus, Ongole, Andhra Pradesh, India Correspondence Dr. I Devi Vara Prasad Assistant Professor, Co-ordinator, B.P.Ed., Course, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Ongole Campus, Ongole, Andhra Pradesh, India Investigation of the changes on mean arterial pressure in response to aerobic and anaerobic training among type 2 diabetic patients Dr. I Devi Vara Prasad Abstract The rationale of the study is to investigate the changes on mean arterial pressure in response to aerobic and anaerobic training among type 2 diabetic patients. To achieve the purpose of the study 45 male type 2 diabetic patients from Ongole, in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh, India, were selected as subjects. The subjects were selected in the age group of 45 to 50 years and they were randomly assigned into three equal groups of 15 each. Experimental group-I performed aerobic training, experimental group-II performed anaerobic training and group III acted as control. The mean arterial pressure was selected as dependent variable. The data collected from the three groups prior to and post experimentation on selected dependent variable was statistically analyzed to find out the significant difference if any, by applying the analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). Whenever the obtained ‘F’ ratio value was found to be significant for adjusted post-test means, the Scheffe’s test was applied as post hoc test. In all the cases the level of confidence was fixed at 0.05 level for significance. The result of the reveals that due to the effect of aerobic and anaerobic training the mean arterial pressure of the diabetic patients is significantly reduced. It is also concluded that no significant differences existed between aerobic and anaerobic training groups in altering mean arterial pressure. Keywords: Aerobic training, Anaerobic training, Mean Arterial Pressure. Introduction Recent data suggest that both aerobic and anaerobic training may exert beneficial effects on cardiac risk factors in subjects with type 2 diabetes. However, it remains unclear if the extent of improvement and the mechanisms underlying the metabolic effects of these exercise protocols are similar. Recent comparison studies reported similar cardiac risk factors alterations after aerobic or anaerobic training. However, the extent of these changes in other studies using either type of exercise varied considerably, and therefore the results cannot be considered conclusive. No meta-analysis of the effects of aerobic and anaerobic training on coronary heart disease risk factors in people with diabetes has been published. In the general, predominantly non diabetic population, the effects of exercise training on blood pressure (Albright et al., 2000) [1] and lipids (Whelton et al., 2002) [15] are relatively modest. Greater increases in HDL cholesterol and decreases in plasma triglycerides have been seen with exercise programs that are more rigorous in terms of both volume and intensity than those that have been evaluated in diabetic subjects (Leon et al., 2001) [9] . Potential mechanisms through which exercise could improve cardiovascular health were reviewed by Stewart (Kraus et al., 2002) [17] . These include decreased systemic inflammation, improved early diastolic filling (reduced diastolic dysfunction), improved endothelial vasodilator function, and decreased abdominal visceral fat accumulation. Fitness is a key to enjoy life. Exercise is an important of a total fitness programme. Modern living has taken all the exercise out of our lives and so in order to get fit and have to put it back again, regular exercise is necessary to develop and maintain an optional level of health, performance and appearance. It makes feel good, both physically and mentally. It gives psychological lift and strengthens a sense of accomplishment. Looking young is a reflection of good health. Regular physical exercise enhance the function of the joints, increase the sense of physical well-being and promotes a sense of feeling good, increases physical working capacity