The effect of training on level of immune factors in HIV-infected patients

Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is associated with abnormalities in the functioning of the human immune system. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of training on level of immune factors in HIV-infected patients.

In this semi-experimental study, 30 AIDS patients were targeted and accessible selected and randomly divided into two groups; combined training and control. The combined training program was run for 12 weeks and 3 sessions per week. Aerobic training involves walking or jogging on the treadmill with a rising intensity and duration of 40% to 65% of maximum heart rate and a duration of 30 -60 minutes. Also, Strength training includes 2 to 4 sets and 12 to 20 repetitions per isotonic device in the range of 40% to 60% 1RM. 24 hours before and 72 hours after intervention, blood samples were retested. CD4 and Viral Load levels measured by flow cytometry. Data were analyzed by independent t-test at the P <0.05.

The results showed that 12 weeks of combined exercise was associated with a nonsignificant increase in CD4 levels in patients with acquired immunodeficiency (AIDS) (p=0.806). Combined exercise had no significant effect on serum viral load in patients with acquired immunodeficiency (AIDS) (p> 0.05).

According to the findings of this study, it seems that patients with acquired immunodeficiency (AIDS) can benefit from regular exercise training.