EFFECTS OF MODERATE-INTENSITY WEIGHT TRAINING VS. HOME TRAINING ON QUALITY OF LIFE IN NON-ATHLETE MALE PATIENTS WITH IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME

Abstract

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common condition that affects many individuals worldwide and is diagnosed by various accompanying symptoms. Its treatment focuses on alleviating and reducing the severity of symptoms, with exercise being one of the suggested treatments. This study aims to determine the effect of moderate-intensity weight training (MIWT) and home training (HT) on quality of life in non-athletic males with IBS. The sample included 16 non-athletic Algerian males who were diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome using the Rome III criteria. They were randomly divided into two groups: MIWT group (n = 8) and HT group (n = 8). Each group practiced their training three times a week for 35-40 minutes per session over 8 weeks. The IBS Quality of Life Questionnaire (IBS-QOL) was used to collect data. Both t-test and two-way ANOVA were used for statistical analysis. Study results showed an improvement in quality of life in all domains of IBS- QOL (total score; dysphoria; activity interference; body image; health anxiety; food avoidance; social reactivity; sexual; relationships) for both groups (p < .05). Only one interference with activity showed greater improvement in the MIWT group compared to the HT group (p<.05). Both MIWT and HT contribute to improved quality of life in non-athlete males with IBS, with a superiority of MIWT over HT in the variable interference with activity only. Therefore, researchers recommend using both methods to alleviate the symptoms of IBS.

Keywords

• weight training
• home training
• irritable bowel syndrome
• individuals
• quality of life