Sucrose Intake Effects as Potential Ergogenic Aid on the Physical Performance of Non-Athlete Students
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.31154/isc12.v12i6.163.1295-1303Keywords:
physical performance, sucrose, ergogenic aid, Cooper test method 2.4 km runAbstract
Exercise is a form of physical activity to move the body to maintain physical health. Lack of exercise affects physical performance such as cardiovascular endurance, strength, power, and speed. Several studies have shown that liquid carbohydrate can be a source of energy to improve physical performance. Sucrose or commonly known as table sugar often encounter in our daily lives in the manufacture of food and drinks. Sucrose is a disaccharide consisting of glucose and fructose. This research aims to determine the effect of sucrose intake on the physical performance of non-athlete students as measured by the Cooper test method of running 2,4 km. The study using experimental method with a pretest-posttest group design. The population of this research were 30 non-athlete male students. Physical assessment such as pulse rate, body temperature, systolic and diastolic pressure, blood glucose levels were measured before, during and after the test. The VO2Max was also measured with categories. The running times from the 2.4 km Cooper test on the first day (control) were compared with the running times on the third day after a 72-hour recovery period (experimental). The t-test analysis yielded a p-value of 0.0022 (p < 0.05). These findings indicated a significant effect of sucrose intake, used as potential ergogenic aid, on the physical performance of non-athlete students as measured by the 2.4 km Cooper test.
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