The Comparision of two methods of continuous and interval training for eight weeks on Aplin 13 and fibroblast growth factor in elderly rats

Background: This study aimed to compare the two methods of continuous and interval training for eight weeks on Aplin 13 and fibroblast growth factor in elderly rats. Materials and Methods: In this study, 30 elderly male rats were randomly divided into three groups of continuous training (n=10), interval training (n=10), and control group (n=10). Interventions were performed for eight weeks. Blood samples (3 cc) were taken from the tails of elderly male rats 72 h before and after the last session of the protocol to evaluate the research variables (Aplin 13 and fibroblast growth factor). One-way analysis of variance was used to analyze the findings, and the Tukey test was utilized for the homogeneity of variance of groups. All statistical tests were performed in SPSS software (version 17) at a significance level of α=0.05. Results: Aplin 13 had a significant increase in the continuous exercise group (P