EFFECT OF HIGH INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING WITH THE USE OF TRAMPOLINE IN INDIVIDUALS WITH STRESS

Abstract

Background: Stress is a common phenomenon. Every individual experiences stress at one point or the other in their lifetime. Working on a trampoline is a cardiovascular exercise program in which you can jump, run, twist, cross country ski or do jumping jacks. The trampoline platform also folds into quarter of its size for easy storage. Trampoline exercises are gaining more and more popularity amongst group settings and gym members. Objective: To estimate the effect of high intensity interval training (HIIT) with the use of trampoline in individuals with stress. Methods: 30 subjects (18-25 years) with stress were selected and a four week trial with trampoline was done. Participants started with 2 mins of warm up, progressing to 5 varied sets of high intensity exercises in which they bounced at a higher speed for 2 mins, followed by 1 minute of interval. This was progressed to 3 mins of cool down period (total duration-15 to 20 mins) and by four weeks, they were assessed pre and post by measuring their heart rate, blood pressure and Perceived Stress Scale (PSS). Results: Trampoline protocol of four weeks demonstrated an extremely significant effect on PSS [pre-19.2(4.39), post-8.23(4.16)], significant effect on Heart rate [pre-85.93(11.41), post-83(11.26)] and Blood pressure [pre systolic-114.3(9.98), post systolic-115.6(8.81) and pre diastolic-72.4(9.31), post diastolic-76.4(5.31)] Conclusion: The experimental study concluded that trampoline reduced the PSS scores and heart rate significantly and also had significant changes in the blood pressure of the individuals with stress.