Pengaruh Senam Poco-poco Terhadap Kadar Kolesterol High Density Lipoprotein Darah

Abstract

: High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) is denser than other types of cholesterol. Blood HDL cholesterol protects the inner wall (endothelium) of blood vessels. Exercise such as Poco-poco dance can increase the HDL cholesterol level. This study aimed to obtainthe the effect of Poco-poco dance on blood HDL cholesterol level. This was an experimental study with one group pre and post test design. Subjects were 25 Pharmacy female students, Faculty of Mathematics and Sciences, Sam Ratulangi University. Subjects were selected by purposive sampling method. Data were analyzed by using paired T test. The results showed that the average of blood HDL cholesterol level of subjects before training was 57,76 mg/dL and increased to 58,44 mg/dL after 4 weeks of training. The statistical analysis showed a p value >0.05. Conclusion: There was no statistically significant increase in HDL cholesterol level after 4 weeks of Poco-poco dance