The Effect of Ananda Exercise on Reducing Blood Cholesterol Levels
Keywords:
ANANDA exercise, cholesterol, happiness, hypercholesterolemia, physical activityAbstract
Hypercholesterolemia is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, with a steadily increasing prevalence, including among productive age groups and the elderly. Physical activity is known to be effective in helping lower cholesterol levels, but most interventions still focus on physical aspects and fail to integrate positive psychological approaches such as happiness. ANANDA exercise is an innovative physical activity that combines exercise movements with a positive emotional state to improve cardiometabolic health. This study aims to analyze the effect of ANANDA exercise on reducing cholesterol levels in the blood. This study used a quantitative analytical experimental design with a pre-posttest design method. The study was conducted in April 2026 in Gemolong District, Sragen Regency. The study sample consisted of 60 respondents consisting of mothers and elderly people with high cholesterol levels, selected using a total sampling technique. The independent variable was ANANDA exercise, while the dependent variable was blood cholesterol levels. Data analysis was performed using a paired sample t-test. The results of the study showed a significant difference in cholesterol levels before and after the ANANDA exercise intervention. The average decrease in cholesterol levels was 13.535 mg/dL with a 95% CI of 10.374–16.693. The statistical test results showed a t value of 8.570 and p = 0.000 (p < 0.05), which indicates that ANANDA exercise is effective in reducing blood cholesterol levels. ANANDA exercise has a significant effect on reducing blood cholesterol levels and has the potential to be an innovative, holistic, easy-to-implement, and community-based non-pharmacological intervention in efforts to prevent cardiovascular disease.
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