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This study was designed with the title "Investigating the effect of combined exercises on physical fitness factors and oxidative stress in patients with HIV/AIDS". The overall aim is to investigate the effect of a combined exercise course (aerobic, resistance and flexibility) on muscle performance, cardiorespiratory capacity and oxidant-antioxidant indices in women with HIV. The research method is semi-experimental and the statistical population includes women with HIV in Alborz province. 30 people will be randomly divided into two experimental and control groups. The exercise intervention will be implemented for 8 weeks and 3 sessions per week. Dependent variables include muscle strength and endurance, flexibility, aerobic capacity, malondialdehyde (MDA) levels, and superoxide dismutase (SOD) enzyme activity.
According to the literature, exercise can improve immunity, reduce oxidative stress, and increase the quality of life of HIV-infected patients. The innovation of this study is the focus on infected women and the use of a combination of three types of exercise in a single program.
The results of this study are expected to show that combined exercise will improve physiological indicators and improve the quality of life of these patients.