Effect of Interval and Continuous Training on Functional Capacity and Body Composition in Women Breast Cancer Survivors

The purpose of this study was to compare effect of 12 weeks continues aerobic training (CAT) and interval aerobic training (IAT) on, functional capacity and body composition in women breast cancer survivors. 39 breast cancer survivors who were willing and eligible to participate in this study were divided in to three groups: 1- CAT (n= 13), 2- CAT (N= 14) and 3- control (n= 10). The two training groups performed their exercises for 12 weeks, three sessions per week. Before and after of training period functional capacity was assessed by muscle function test and body composition was assessed by In-body devise in three groups in the same condition. For data analysis the ANCOVA was performed. There was no significant difference in muscle function test, fat mass and fat percentage between the three groups when the pre-test was taken as a covariate. Muscle mass increased significantly after the training period in the IAT group and there was a significant difference between the IAT group and the other two groups. 12 weeks of CAT and IAT have a limited effect on functional capacity, fat mass, and fat percentage in breast cancer survivors, but IAT can significantly increase muscle mass and there is a significant difference between the training methods.