ABSTRACT
Introduction:
Some experimental research has proved that long-term basketball exercises can effectively improve physical fitness, promote growth and improve motor functions. However, studies exploring the specific effects of this sport on cardiac and cerebral vascularization are still scarce.
Objective:
We aimed to study, through experimental analysis, if the activities derived from basketball sport can have some influence on cardiac and cerebral vascularization.
Methods:
Twelve students with no family history of genetic diseases and in good health, who regularly practice amateur basketball, were followed for 8 weeks. Weight, height, body mass index, body fat rate, maximum oxygen consumption, hemoglobin, and indicators of lipid metabolism were analyzed.
Results:
After long-term basketball exercises, the body fat rate of these college students decreased significantly, and total serum cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein also show significant differences compared with the control group.
Conclusion:
Through the processing and analysis of the experimental data, it can be concluded that basketball can effectively reduce the human body fat rate, maintain a healthy body shape, and indirectly reduce the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment results.
Keywords:
Basketball; Sports; Cardiovascular diseases; Cholesterol