Pengaruh Aktifitas Fisik Submaksimal Menggunakan Sepeda dengan Jarak 15 Kilometer terhadap Perubahan Kadar Gula Darah pada Komunitas Bersepeda Kecamatan Pancur Batu

Abstract

ABSTRACT

This study aims to determine the effect of submaximal physical activity, specifically cycling a distance of 15 kilometers, on changes in blood sugar levels within the cycling community of Pancur Batu District. The research instrument used in this study with the experimental method is a requirement of the advancement of science and technology to produce a product that can be safely enjoyed by the community, and in education, it involves students experiencing and proving the process and results of the experiment themselves. The measurement of pulse rate and blood sugar levels before conducting the initial test (pre-test) and after being given the treatment of sub-maximal physical activity of cycling a distance of 15 kilometers, followed by a final test measuring pulse rate and blood sugar levels in the sample. The data analysis technique in this study uses the t-test. The research results showed that the average blood sugar level during submaximal physical activity with a cycling load of 15 kilometers was 80 mg/dl. The average blood sugar level before the 15-kilometer cycling load treatment was 83.62 mg/dl. The paired t-test results show a significant decrease in blood sugar levels (p = 0.004; p < 0.05). Which indicates that there is a significant effect statistically. Conclusion, Based on the research results obtained from data analysis, it is concluded that there is a significant effect of submaximal physical activity using a bicycle over a distance of 15 kilometers on the reduction of blood sugar levels in the Pancur Batu sub-district cycling community. Keywords: Blood Sugar, Cycling, Submaximal Physical Activity