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Govindasamy K, Gogoi H, Jebabli N, Bediri SM, Aljahni M, Parpa K, Clark CCT, Granacher U, Zouhal H. The effects of kettlebell training versus resistance training using the own body mass on physical fitness and physiological adaptations in obese adults: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil 2024; 16:106. [PMID: 38715134 PMCID: PMC11077891 DOI: 10.1186/s13102-024-00894-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 04/30/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024]
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AIM OF STUDY This study aimed to explore the effects of different types of resistance training using kettlebells versus the own body mass, in comparison to a passive control, on key physical fitness and physiological parameters in young, obese adults. METHODS Data from 60 sedentary, obese male college students, aged 17-26, were used for final analyses. Participants were randomly assigned to one of three groups: a control group (CG, n = 20, no training), a kettlebell resistance training group (KRTG, n = 20), or a bodyweight resistance training group (BWRTG, n = 20). Selected measures of physical fitness were tested using the 12-minutes run test, the push-up test, the sit-up test, and the sit-and-reach test. Physiological measures included vital capacity, resting and maximum heart rate (HRmax), mean arterial blood pressure, breath holding time, and respiratory rate. Biochemical variables were measured in the morning, in a fasted state, and comprised high and low density lipoprotein, total cholesterol, and triglycerides. The 12-weeks progressive KRTG and BWRTG were specifically tailored using sets, repetitions, and intensity levels. RESULTS Notable findings include significant body fat reductions in BWRTG (p < 0.001; d = 1.53) and KRTG (p < 0.001; d = 1.43), and a substantial increase in VO2max for BWRTG (p < 0.001; d = 1.32) and KRTG (p < 0.001; d = 1.34) compared to CG. KRTG also showed significant improvements in vital capacity (p < 0.001; d = 1.61) and reductions in resting heart rate (p = 0.024, d = 1.05) and respiratory rate (p = 0.001, d = 1.55), with BWRTG showing similar trends (resting heart rate: p = 0.041, d = 1.35; respiratory rate: p = 0.001, d = 1.98). Both intervention groups significantly improved breath holding time (KRTG: p = 0.001, d = 1.58; BWRTG: p < 0.001, d = 1.98) and reduced total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein levels compared to CG. CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrates that both KRTG and BWRTG are effective in improving body composition and selected fitness and physiological measures. Thus, resistance training using kettlebells or bodyweight training are recommended if the goal is to improve body composition and fitness in obese male adults. TRIAL REGISTRATION OSF, September, 28th 2023. https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/Z6Y9Gosf.io/2mb98.
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- Karuppasamy Govindasamy
- Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Faculty of Science and Humanities, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India.
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- Department of Physical Education, Rajiv Gandhi University, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, 791112, India
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- Research Unit: Sport Sciences, Health and Movement, Higher Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Kef, UR22JS01, University of Jendouba, Kef, 7100, Tunisia
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- College of Arts and Humanities, Department of Educational Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan, 45142, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Sport and Exercise Science, UCLan University of Cyprus, Pyla, Cyprus
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- Institute for Health and Wellbeing, Coventry University, Coventry, CV1 5FB, UK
- College of Life Sciences, Birmingham City University, Birmingham, B15 3TN, UK
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- Department of Sport and Sport Science, Exercise and Human Movement Science, University of Freiburg Sandfangweg 4, 79102, Freiburg, Germany.
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- Univ Rennes, M2S (Laboratoire Mouvement, Sport, Santé), EA 1274, Rennes, F-35000, France.
- Institut International des Sciences du Sport (2IS), Irodouer, 35850, France.
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Liu X, Du Q, Fan H, Wang Y. The impact of square dancing on psychological well-being and life satisfaction among aging women. Sci Rep 2024; 14:10405. [PMID: 38710809 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-61143-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 05/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/08/2024] Open
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As the most popular sport among middle-aged and elderly women in China, square dancing has both physical and psychological benefits for menopausal women. Previous studies have shown that square dance exercises can promote the physical health of older women, but there is a lack of research on the influence of middle-aged and elderly women on mental health and mediating variables. Therefore, this study starts with one of the important indicators of mental health-positive affects, aiming to explore the impact of square dance on the positive emotions of elderly women and further explore the mediating mechanisms involved. We send out The Physical Activity Rating Scale, the Positive and Negative Affect Scale, the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale, and the Satisfaction With Life Scale to a total of 2311 middle-aged and elderly women. SPSS 23 software and PROCESS were used to perform regression analysis and establish mediation models. Modeling results show square dance exercises could positively predict positive affect through the chain mediating effect of psychological resilience and life satisfaction. The results of this study are of great significance for promoting the extensive participation of middle-aged and elderly women in sports and protecting their mental health.
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- Xi Liu
- School of Art, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- School of Psychology, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, 100084, China
- Key Laboratory of Exercise and Physical Fitness (Beijing Sport University), Ministry of Education, Beijing, China
- Laboratory of Sports Stress and Adaptation of General Administration of Sport, Beijing, China
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- School of Psychology, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, 100084, China.
- Key Laboratory of Exercise and Physical Fitness (Beijing Sport University), Ministry of Education, Beijing, China.
- Laboratory of Sports Stress and Adaptation of General Administration of Sport, Beijing, China.
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- School of Art, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, 100084, China
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Rejeki PS, Pranoto A, Widiatmaja DM, Utami DM, Izzatunnisa N, Sugiharto, Lesmana R, Halim S. Combined Aerobic Exercise with Intermittent Fasting Is Effective for Reducing mTOR and Bcl-2 Levels in Obese Females. Sports (Basel) 2024; 12:116. [PMID: 38786985 PMCID: PMC11126026 DOI: 10.3390/sports12050116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2024] [Revised: 04/07/2024] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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The integration of combined aerobic exercise and intermittent fasting (IF) has emerged as a strategy for the prevention and management of obesity, including its associated health issues such as age-related metabolic diseases. This study aimed to examine the potential of combined aerobic exercise and IF as a preventative strategy against cellular senescence by targeting mTOR and Bcl-2 levels in obese females. A total of 30 obese women, aged 23.56 ± 1.83 years, body fat percentage (FAT) 45.21 ± 3.73% (very high category), BMI 30.09 ± 3.74 kg/m2 were recruited and participated in three different types of interventions: intermittent fasting (IF), exercise (EXG), and a combination of intermittent fasting and exercise (IFEXG). The intervention program was carried out 5x/week for 2 weeks. We examined mTOR and Bcl-2 levels using ELISA kits. Statistical analysis used the one-way ANOVA test and continued with Tukey's HSD post hoc test, with a significance level of 5%. The study results showed that a combination of aerobic exercise and IF significantly decreased mTOR levels (-1.26 ± 0.79 ng/mL) compared to the control group (-0.08 ± 1.33 ng/mL; p ≤ 0.05). However, combined aerobic exercise and IF did not affect Bcl-2 levels significantly (-0.07 ± 0.09 ng/mL) compared to the control group (0.01 ± 0.17 ng/mL, p ≥ 0.05). The IF-only group, exercise-only group, and combined group all showed a significant decrease in body weight and fat mass compared to the control group (p ≤ 0.05). However, the combined aerobic exercise and IF program had a significant effect in reducing the total percentage of body fat and fat mass compared to the IF-only group (p ≤ 0.05). Therefore, it was concluded that the combined intermittent fasting and exercise group (IFEXG) undertook the most effective intervention of the three in terms of preventing cellular senescence, as demonstrated by decreases in the mTOR level, body weight, and fat mass. However, the IFEXG did not present reduced Bcl-2 levels.
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- Purwo Sri Rejeki
- Physiology Division, Department of Medical Physiology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya 60132, East Java, Indonesia
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- Doctoral Program of Medical Science, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya 60132, East Java, Indonesia;
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- Medical Program, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya 60132, East Java, Indonesia; (D.M.W.); (D.M.U.); (N.I.)
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- Medical Program, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya 60132, East Java, Indonesia; (D.M.W.); (D.M.U.); (N.I.)
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- Medical Program, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya 60132, East Java, Indonesia; (D.M.W.); (D.M.U.); (N.I.)
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- Department of Sport Science, Faculty of Sport Science, Universitas Negeri Malang, Malang 65145, East Java, Indonesia;
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- Physiology Division, Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjajaran, Bandung 45363, West Java, Indonesia;
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University Technology MARA (UiTM) Pulau Pinang, Bertam Campus, Kepala Batas 13200, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia;
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Cancela-Carral JM, Vila E, Machado I, Rodríguez G, López A, Silva B, Bezerra P. Is There a Relationship between Anthropometric Indices and Muscular, Motor, and Cardiorespiratory Components of Health-Related Fitness in Active European Older Adults? INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2024; 21:201. [PMID: 38397691 PMCID: PMC10888281 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph21020201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2023] [Revised: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
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The aging process induces alterations in the body, resulting in changes in both health-related fitness and specific anthropometric measures. These changes often pose health risks for older adults. The aim of the present study was to investigate whether there is an association between anthropometric indices and muscular, motor, and cardiorespiratory components of health-related fitness in active European older adults. This study included 2687 European older adults, comprising 1999 women and 688 men, with an average age of 70.05 ± 5.5 years. The assessment included health-related fitness using the Senior Fitness Test and anthropometric indices, such as the body adiposity index, body mass index, conicity index, waist-to-hip ratio, and waist-to-height ratio, among others. The results indicated that gender significantly influences the values of physical performance and anthropometric parameters, making them incomparable. The degree of correlation between anthropometric indices and muscular, motor, and cardiorespiratory components of fitness depends on each anthropometric index analysed. The anthropometric index most correlated with physical fitness performance parameters is the waist-to-height ratio (WHR), followed by the body mass index (BMI). Cardiorespiratory endurance and balance are the two physical parameters most correlated with anthropometric indices.
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- José Mª Cancela-Carral
- Faculty of Education and Sports Science, University of Vigo, 36005 Pontevedra, Spain; (E.V.); (A.L.)
- HealthyFit Research Group, Galicia Sur Health Research Institute (IIS Galicia Sur), Sergas-UVIGO, 36213 Vigo, Spain; (I.M.); (G.R.)
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- Faculty of Education and Sports Science, University of Vigo, 36005 Pontevedra, Spain; (E.V.); (A.L.)
- HealthyFit Research Group, Galicia Sur Health Research Institute (IIS Galicia Sur), Sergas-UVIGO, 36213 Vigo, Spain; (I.M.); (G.R.)
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- HealthyFit Research Group, Galicia Sur Health Research Institute (IIS Galicia Sur), Sergas-UVIGO, 36213 Vigo, Spain; (I.M.); (G.R.)
- Faculty of Physiotherapy, University of Vigo, 36005 Pontevedra, Spain
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- HealthyFit Research Group, Galicia Sur Health Research Institute (IIS Galicia Sur), Sergas-UVIGO, 36213 Vigo, Spain; (I.M.); (G.R.)
- Faculty of Physiotherapy, University of Vigo, 36005 Pontevedra, Spain
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- Faculty of Education and Sports Science, University of Vigo, 36005 Pontevedra, Spain; (E.V.); (A.L.)
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- Polytechnical Institute of Viana do Castelo, 4900-347 Viana do Castelo, Portugal; (B.S.); (P.B.)
- Research Center in Sports Performance, Recreation, Innovation and Technology—SPRINT, 4960-320 Melgaço, Portugal
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- Polytechnical Institute of Viana do Castelo, 4900-347 Viana do Castelo, Portugal; (B.S.); (P.B.)
- Research Center in Sports Performance, Recreation, Innovation and Technology—SPRINT, 4960-320 Melgaço, Portugal
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Zhang Y, Guo Z, Liu Y, Zhou Y, Jing L. Is dancing an effective intervention for fat loss? A systematic review and meta-analysis of dance interventions on body composition. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0296089. [PMID: 38232096 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0296089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE The systematic review aimed to review the research on the effects of dance interventions, relative to normal lifestyles, on body composition in people with overweight and obesity. METHODS 7 databases were searched from their inception to 3 July 2023 for studies with dance interventions and normal lifestyles groups. Only studies investigating dance interventions in people with overweight and obesity(body mass index (BMI)>24kg/m2 and percent fat mass (Fat(%)) abnormal(male>20%, female>25%)) were included in the meta-analysis. There were no restrictions on dance forms. RESULTS 654 studies were identified from the databases, and 10 studies were evaluated to be eligible. The meta-analysis revealed that compared to normal lifestyles dance had meaningful improvements in body mass(BM), BMI, waist circumference(WC), Fat(%), and fat mass(Fat(kg)). No significant differences were found in the waist-to-hip ratio(WHR). CONCLUSIONS Dance is effective on fat loss in people with overweight and obesity, and has a significant improvement on body composition and morphology. For its high efficiency and greater sense of enjoyment, dance can be a beneficial exercise intervention for fat loss.
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- Yaya Zhang
- School of Physical Education, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, China
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- Clinical Research Innovation and transformation Center, Zhangjiagang First People's Hospital, Suzhou, China
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- School of Physical Education, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, China
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- School of Physical Education, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, China
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- School of Physical Education, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, China
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Zhang J, Li Q, Zhang J, Zhao X, Jiang M, Huang X, Liu D, Yan Y, Li X, Chen J, Ma ZF, Zhang X, Ming WK, Wong TH, Yan G, Wu Y. Chinese university students' preferences for physical activity incentive programs: a discrete choice experiment. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1281740. [PMID: 38026342 PMCID: PMC10646335 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1281740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Purpose This study aims to explore and compare Chinese university students' preferences for various physical activity motivation programs. Patients and methods A cross-sectional study was conducted in China from February 25 to March 25, 2022. Participants anonymously completed an online questionnaire based on a DCE. A total of 1,358 university students participated in the survey. The conditional logit model (CLM), willingness to accept (WTA), and propensity score matching (PSM) were used to assess college students' preferences for different attributes and levels of physical activity incentive programs. Results Respondents identified the number of bonus, exercise time, and academic rewards as the three most significant attributes of the athletic incentive program. The importance of each attribute varied based on individual characteristics such as gender and BMI. In CLM, college students displayed a preference for a "¥4" bonus amount (OR: 2.04, 95% CI 1.95-2.13), "20 min" of exercise time (OR: 1.85, 95% CI 1.79-1.92), and "bonus points for comprehensive test scores" as academic rewards (OR: 1.33, 95% CI 1.28-1.37). According to the WTA results, college students were willing to accept the highest cost to obtain academic rewards tied to composite test scores. Conclusion The number of bonus, exercise time, and academic rewards emerge as the three most crucial attributes of physical activity incentive programs. Furthermore, college students with different characteristics exhibit heterogeneity in their preferences for such programs. These findings can guide the development of programs and policies aimed at motivating college students to engage in physical activities.
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- Jingbo Zhang
- School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- School of Social Development and Public Policy, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China
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- School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- School of Public Health, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- School of Public Affairs, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- School of Economics and Management, Beijing Institute of Graphic Communication, Beijing, China
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- International School of Public Health and One Health, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China
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- Department of Humanities, Arts and Media, Changzhi Medical College, Changzhi, China
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- Department of Pharmacy Administration and Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- School of Health Management, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Centre for Public Health and Wellbeing, School of Health and Social Wellbeing, College of Health, Science and Society, University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom
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- Alliance Manchester Business School, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Department of Infectious Diseases and Public Health, Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases and Public Health, Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, China
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Chiu YH, Tsai SC, Lin CS, Wang LY, Huang KC. Effects of a 12-week walking intervention on circulating lipid profiles and adipokines in normal weight and abdominal obese female college students. J Exerc Sci Fit 2023; 21:253-259. [PMID: 37180765 PMCID: PMC10173777 DOI: 10.1016/j.jesf.2023.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2022] [Revised: 03/11/2023] [Accepted: 04/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/16/2023] Open
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Background/objectives Regular exercise such as aerobic exercise has been shown to reduce the risk of some diseases such as cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, only few studies have investigated the impact of regular aerobic exercise on non-obese and overweight/obese persons. Therefore, this study was designed to compare the effect of a 12-week 10,000 steps a day walking intervention on the body composition, serum lipids, adipose tissue function, and obesity-associated cardiometabolic risk between normal weight and overweight/obese female college students. Methods Ten normal weight (NWCG) and 10 overweight/obese (AOG) individuals were recruited in this study. Both groups performed a regular 10,000 steps a day walk for 12 weeks. Their blood pressure, body mass index, waist-to-hip ratio, and blood lipid profiles were evaluated. Moreover, serum leptin and adiponectin levels were measured using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Results Our results revealed that triglyceride (TG), TG/high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) ratio and leptin were significantly reduced in the AOG group after the 12-week walking intervention. However, total cholesterol, HDL-C, and adiponectin/leptin ratio were significantly increased in the AOG group. There was little or no change in these variables in the NWCG group after the 12-week walking intervention. Conclusions Our study demonstrated that a 12-week walking intervention may help improve cardiorespiratory fitness and obesity-associated cardiometabolic risk by decrease resting heart rate, modulating blood lipid profiles, and inducing adipokine alterations in obese individuals. Therefore, our research encourages obese young adults to improve their physical health by participating in a 12-week walking program of 10,000 steps a day.
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- Yi Han Chiu
- Department of Microbiology, Soochow University, Taipei, 111, Taiwan
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- Institute of Sports Science, University of Taipei, Taipei, 111, Taiwan
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, 111, Taiwan
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- Department of Medicine, MacKay Medical College, New Taipei City, 252, Taiwan
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- Holistic Education Center, MacKay Medical College, New Taipei City, 252, Taiwan
- Corresponding author. Holistic Education Center, MacKay Medical College, 25245, New Taipei City, Taiwan.
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Pranoto A, Rejeki PS, Miftahussurur M, Setiawan HK, Yosika GF, Munir M, Maesaroh S, Purwoto SP, Waritsu C, Yamaoka Y. Single 30 min treadmill exercise session suppresses the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines and oxidative stress in obese female adolescents. J Basic Clin Physiol Pharmacol 2023; 34:235-242. [PMID: 36804995 DOI: 10.1515/jbcpp-2022-0196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2022] [Accepted: 01/24/2023] [Indexed: 02/19/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Regular treadmill exercise may result in changes in pro-inflammatory cytokines and oxidative stress. However, the way acute treadmill exercise mechanisms affect the changes in pro-inflammatory cytokines and oxidative stress in obese has not been comprehensively exposed. This study aimed to analyze the pro-inflammatory cytokines and oxidative stress between 30 min before treadmill exercise and 24 h after treadmill exercise in obese adolescents. METHODS A total of 20 obese females aged 19-24 years were recruited from female students and given one session of treadmill exercise with an intensity of 60-70% HRmax. Thiobarbituric acid reactive substance (TBARS) was used to analyze serum levels of MDA, while enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to analyze serum levels of TNF-α and IL-6. Moreover, the independent samples t-test with a significance level of 5% was employed to have the statistical analysis. RESULTS The results on 24 h after treadmill exercise and delta (Δ) between CTRL and TREG showed a significant difference (p<0.001). CONCLUSIONS This study found a decrease in pro-inflammatory cytokines and oxidative stress 24 h after treadmill exercise in obese adolescents. Therefore, treadmill exercise can be a promising strategy for preventing adolescents from obesity as well as preventing disease risks associated with oxidative stress and chronic inflammation.
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- Adi Pranoto
- Doctoral Program of Medical Science, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
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- Physiology Division, Department of Medical Physiology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
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- Division of Gastroentero-Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Universitas Airlangga - Dr. Soetomo Teaching Hospital - Institute of Tropical Disease, Surabaya, Indonesia
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- Physiology Division, Department of Medical Physiology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
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- Study Program of Sports Coaching Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Tanjungpura, Pontianak, Indonesia
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- Physiology Division, Department of Medical Physiology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
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- Study Program of Sports Coaching Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Riau, Pekanbaru, Indonesia
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- Study Program of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Science, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia
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- Department of Environmental and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Oita University, Yufu, Japan
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Armannia F, Ghazalian F, Shadnoush M, Keyvani H, Gholami M. Effects of High-Intensity Interval Vs. Moderate-Intensity Continuous Training on Body Composition and Gene Expression of ACE2, NLRP3, and FNDC5 in Obese Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Med J Islam Repub Iran 2022; 36:161. [PMID: 36820332 PMCID: PMC9938716 DOI: 10.47176/mjiri.36.161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2022] [Indexed: 02/24/2023] Open
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Background: Obesity is considered a multisystem disease associated with higher mortality and morbidity in adults. This study explored the effects of two Moderate-Intensity Continuous Training (MICT) and High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) on body composition, maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max), and the gene expression of angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2), fibronectin type III domain-containing protein 5 (FNDC5), and NLR family pyrin domain containing 3 (NLRP3) in adults with obesity. Methods: In a randomized controlled trial, 36 obese, inactive subjects (age: 45.16 ± 3.13 yrs.; mean, BW: 112.38 ± 20.1 kg, Height: 1.67 ± 0.07, and BMI: 39.66 ± 6.07 kg/m2) were randomly assigned to one of three groups: HIIT: (n = 12), MICT (n = 12), and control (n = 12). Both exercise groups received 40 min of training per session (three times/week) for eight weeks. Body composition, body fat percentage (BFP), VO2max, and the gene expression of ACE2, and NLRP3, were taken pre- and post-intervention using the qRT-PCR technique. The data were analyzed using SPSS software via parametric (ANOVA and ANCOVA) and non-parametric tests (Mann Whitney U and Kruskal-Wallis). Results: Our results showed that HIIT and MICT protocols could be effective in normalizing body composition measurements and VO2max, but HIIT could reduce body fat percentage (BFP) in obese subjects. Moreover, HIIT and MICT could significantly reduce the gene expression of NLRP3 (p < 0.0001) and ACE2 (p < 0.0001), while increasing the gene expression of FNDC5 (p < 0.0001). There were negative correlations between the gene expression of FNDC5 and NLRP3, as well as ACE2. Furthermore, increased FNDC5 was negatively correlated with BFP (r = 0.392, p < 0.001). Conclusion: Overall, our results indicated that HIIT and MICT protocols had the greatest impact on the gene expression of NLRP3, ACE2, and FNDC5.
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- Fariba Armannia
- Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran, Corresponding author:Farshad Ghazalian,
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, School of Nutrition Sciences & Food Technology, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Virology, School of Medicine , Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease Research Center, Firoozgar General Hospital, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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Hao Z, Liu K, Qi W, Zhang X, Zhou L, Chen P. Which exercise interventions are more helpful in treating primary obesity in young adults? A systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis. Arch Med Sci 2022; 19:865-883. [PMID: 37560714 PMCID: PMC10408036 DOI: 10.5114/aoms/153479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2022] [Accepted: 07/08/2022] [Indexed: 08/11/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Network meta-analysis was used to evaluate the effectiveness of different exercise interventions in the treatment of obesity in young people and recommend the most suitable exercise method. MATERIAL AND METHODS We searched five electronic databases for articles on obesity treatment in the youth population from inception to April 2022. The two researchers independently retrieved and screened the articles, carried out a quality assessment and data extraction, and carried out a network meta-analysis in the Bayesian framework in Stata software. RESULTS A total of 32 original studies were included in the study, all randomized controlled trials (RCTs). High-intensity aerobic exercise may be the best way to reduce the weight of obese people; high-intensity aerobic training combined with resistance training may be the best way to reduce BMI and FAT%; moderate-intensity aerobic training combined with resistance training may be the best way to reduce the waistline; high-intensity aerobic exercise may be the best way to boost VO2max. CONCLUSIONS Exercise interventions such as high-intensity aerobic training combined with resistance training can be considered and promoted as a non-drug treatment for primary obesity in young adults.
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- Zikang Hao
- Department of Physical Education, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Shandong First Medical University, Tai’an, China
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- Sports Training College, Tianjing Institute of Physical Education, Tianjing, China
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- Department of Physical Education, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Shandong First Medical University, Tai’an, China
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- Department of Physical Education, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China
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Batrakoulis A, Jamurtas AZ, Metsios GS, Perivoliotis K, Liguori G, Feito Y, Riebe D, Thompson WR, Angelopoulos TJ, Krustrup P, Mohr M, Draganidis D, Poulios A, Fatouros IG. Comparative Efficacy of 5 Exercise Types on Cardiometabolic Health in Overweight and Obese Adults: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis of 81 Randomized Controlled Trials. Circ Cardiovasc Qual Outcomes 2022; 15:e008243. [PMID: 35477256 DOI: 10.1161/circoutcomes.121.008243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Although regular exercise is recommended for preventing and treating overweight/obesity, the most effective exercise type for improving cardiometabolic health in individuals with overweight/obesity remains largely undecided. This network meta-analysis aimed to evaluate and rank the comparative efficacy of 5 exercise modalities on cardiometabolic health measures in individuals with overweight/obesity. METHODS A database search was conducted in MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, and Web of Science from inception up to September 2020. The review focused on randomized controlled trials involving exercise interventions consisting of continuous endurance training, interval training, resistance training, combined aerobic and resistance training (combined training), and hybrid-type training. Exercise interventions aimed to improve somatometric variables, body composition, lipid metabolism, glucose control, blood pressure, cardiorespiratory fitness, and muscular strength. The Cochrane risk of bias tool was used to evaluate eligible studies. A random-effects network meta-analysis was performed within a frequentist framework. The intervention ranking was carried out using a Bayesian model where mean and SD were equal to the respective frequentist estimates. RESULTS A total of 4331 participants (59% female; mean age: 38.7±12.3 years) from 81 studies were included. Combined training was the most effective modality and hybrid-type training the second most effective in improving cardiometabolic health-related outcomes in these populations suggesting a higher efficacy for multicomponent exercise interventions compared to single-component modalities, that is, continuous endurance training, interval training, and resistance training. A subgroup analysis revealed that the effects from different exercise types were mediated by gender. CONCLUSIONS These findings corroborate the latest guidelines on exercise for individuals with overweight/obesity highlighting the importance of a multicomponent exercise approach to improve cardiometabolic health. Physicians and healthcare professionals should consider prescribing multicomponent exercise interventions to adults with overweight/obesity to maximize clinical outcomes. REGISTRATION URL: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/; Unique identifier: CRD42020202647.
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- Alexios Batrakoulis
- School of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Thessaly, Trikala, Greece (A.B., A.Z.J., D.D., A.P., I.G.F.)
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- School of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Thessaly, Trikala, Greece (A.B., A.Z.J., D.D., A.P., I.G.F.)
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Thessaly, Trikala, Greece (G.S.M.).,Russells Hall Hospital, Rheumatology, Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust, Dudley, United Kingdom (G.S.M.).,Faculty of Education, Health and Wellbeing, University of Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, United Kingdom (G.S.M.)
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- College of Health Sciences, University of Rhode Island, Kingston (G.L., D.R.)
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- American College of Sports Medicine, Indianapolis, IN (Y.F.)
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- College of Health Sciences, University of Rhode Island, Kingston (G.L., D.R.)
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- College of Education and Human Development, Georgia State University, Atlanta (W.R.T.)
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- Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Science, University of Vermont, Burlington (T.J.A.)
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- Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics (P.K.), University of Southern Denmark, Odense.,Section of Sport and Health Sciences and Danish Institute for Advanced Study (DIAS) (P.K.), University of Southern Denmark, Odense.,Sport and Health Sciences, College of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Exeter, United Kingdom (P.K.)
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- Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics (M.M.), University of Southern Denmark, Odense.,Centre of Health Science, Faculty of Health, University of the Faroe Islands, Tórshavn (M.M.)
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- School of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Thessaly, Trikala, Greece (A.B., A.Z.J., D.D., A.P., I.G.F.)
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- School of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Thessaly, Trikala, Greece (A.B., A.Z.J., D.D., A.P., I.G.F.)
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- School of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Thessaly, Trikala, Greece (A.B., A.Z.J., D.D., A.P., I.G.F.)
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Leonel LDS, Tozetto WR, Delevatti RS, Del Duca GF. Effects of Combined Training With Linear Periodization and Non-Periodization on Sleep Quality of Adults With Obesity. RESEARCH QUARTERLY FOR EXERCISE AND SPORT 2022; 93:171-179. [PMID: 32960160 DOI: 10.1080/02701367.2020.1817294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2020] [Accepted: 08/21/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Background: Combined exercise training has proven effective in preventing and treating sleep disorders among obese adults. However, structured progression of intensity in sleep parameters remains poorly investigated within this population. Purpose: To verify the effects of non-periodized and linear periodization combined training on the sleep quality of obese adults. Methods: This was a randomized controlled trial involving adults with body mass index ≥ 30 kg/m2, allocated to 3 groups: control (CG; n = 13), non-periodized training (NG; n = 9), and with linear periodization (PG; n = 13). Groups PG and NG trained for 16 weeks in 3 weekly sessions lasting of 60 minutes. The NG trained in 50-59% heart rate reserve (HRR) e 2 × 10-12 repetition maximum (RM) and the PG with progression in 3 mesocycles: 40-49%;50-59%; 60-69% HRR e 2x12-14; 2x10-12; 2 × 8-10 RM, with the total volume equated. Sleep quality was evaluated by the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. For statistics, we used Generalized Estimation Equations considering p ≤ 0.05. Results: Sleep latency was reduced in both training groups after intervention (NG-Δ = -25.56 minutes p = .028; PG-Δ = -22.23 minutes p = .035), while significant improvements in sleep efficiency were found only in the NG (Δ = 20.67%; p = .042). Conclusion: Despite the NG's apparent superiority, which model has the best sleep effects on obese adults cannot be stated. Hence, caution is needed while extrapolating the results.
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Zúñiga-Moreno D, Amaro-Gahete FJ, Chillón P. Bicycle Touring 480 km in Seven Days: Effects on Body Composition and Physical Fitness-A Case Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19052550. [PMID: 35270243 PMCID: PMC8909636 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19052550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2021] [Revised: 02/01/2022] [Accepted: 02/18/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Bicycle touring as a modality of physical activity that involves whole-body cardiorespiratory and metabolic functions could be a potential strategy to improve body composition and cardiorespiratory fitness. Therefore, the aim of the current study was to investigate the effects of 7-days bicycle touring activity on body composition and physical fitness. A total of 13 individuals (three women) participated in this quasi-experimental study. The participants were evaluated at baseline and were tracked for up to 12 days after the intervention. The intervention consisted of a 480 km bicycle touring route performed over 8 days. Body weight and body composition (i.e., fat mass and lean mass) were assessed using a bioelectrical impedance analyser. Physical fitness was measured using the International Fitness Scale questionnaire. We conducted a repeated-measures analysis of variance to determine changes in body weight and body composition and paired sample t-tests to analyse changes in physical fitness. Significant differences in fat mass were observed between the baseline and both post-intervention (p = 0.003) and re-test values (p = 0.031). Significant differences were also noted in lean mass between the baseline and post-intervention values (p = 0.003), whereas no significant changes were observed when compared the baseline and re-test values (p = 0.178). Significant differences were obtained in cardiorespiratory fitness when comparing the baseline with the post-intervention values (p = 0.016), whereas no significant differences were noted in general fitness, muscular strength, speed/agility, and flexibility (all p > 0.05). In conclusion, a 7-day bicycle touring intervention can significantly reduce fat mass and increase lean mass and cardiorespiratory fitness in healthy individuals.
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- David Zúñiga-Moreno
- PROFITH “PROmoting FITness and Health through Physical Activity” Research Group, Department of Physical Education and Sport, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain; (D.Z.-M.); (P.C.)
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- PROFITH “PROmoting FITness and Health through Physical Activity” Research Group, Department of Physical Education and Sport, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain; (D.Z.-M.); (P.C.)
- EFFECTS-262 Research Group, Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Granada, 18016 Granada, Spain
- Correspondence:
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- PROFITH “PROmoting FITness and Health through Physical Activity” Research Group, Department of Physical Education and Sport, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain; (D.Z.-M.); (P.C.)
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Tozetto WR, Leonel LDS, Turnes T, Del Duca GF. Effects of linear periodization of combined training on quality of life of adults with obesity: a blind randomized controlled trial. Sci Rep 2022; 12:2567. [PMID: 35173212 PMCID: PMC8850548 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-06461-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2021] [Accepted: 01/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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This study aimed to compare the effect of 16-weeks of combining aerobic and strength training with a linear increase or fixed intensity on the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of obese adults. This single-blinded clinical trial involved adults with obesity (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2), randomized into control (CG), fixed intensity (FG), or linear increase (LG) groups. The FG and LG performed 16 weeks of combined (aerobic + strength) training for 60 min, three times a week. The FG performed aerobic exercises between 50 and 59% of the heart rate reserve (HRres) and strength at 10–12 maximum repetitions (RM). The LG started with 40–49% of HRres and 12–14 RM and progressively increased the intensity (50–59% and 10–12 RM; 60–69% and 8–10 RM). The HRQoL was assessed using the SF-36 questionnaire. Generalized estimation equations and mean differences (∆) were used. Of the 69 participants (23 per group), 36 completed the intervention (CG = 13, FG = 9, and LG = 14). A significant difference was observed in the time of the physical function, with superiority in the training groups (CG: ∆ = 1.2 vs. FG and LG, respectively: ∆ = 10.0). The mental health component and mental health domain showed significant differences for the FG (∆ = 30.2 and ∆ = 23.1, respectively). In conclusion, the combined training improved physical functioning. Specifically, fixed-intensity training effectively enhanced mental health indicators. Trial Registration: This study is registered at www.ensaiosclinicos.gov.br/ (No. RBR-3c7rt3), Date of registration: 07/02/2018.
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- Willen Remon Tozetto
- Sports Center, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil. .,Centro de Desportos, Núcleo de Pesquisa em Exercício Físico e Doenças Crônicas Não Transmissíveis, Campus Universitário Reitor João David Ferreira Lima, Florianopolis, SC, CEP: 88040-900, Brazil.
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- Sports Center, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil.,Centro de Desportos, Núcleo de Pesquisa em Exercício Físico e Doenças Crônicas Não Transmissíveis, Campus Universitário Reitor João David Ferreira Lima, Florianopolis, SC, CEP: 88040-900, Brazil
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- Sports Center, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil.,Centro de Desportos, Núcleo de Pesquisa em Exercício Físico e Doenças Crônicas Não Transmissíveis, Campus Universitário Reitor João David Ferreira Lima, Florianopolis, SC, CEP: 88040-900, Brazil
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- Sports Center, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil.,Centro de Desportos, Núcleo de Pesquisa em Exercício Físico e Doenças Crônicas Não Transmissíveis, Campus Universitário Reitor João David Ferreira Lima, Florianopolis, SC, CEP: 88040-900, Brazil
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Davis ME, Blake C, Perrotta C, Cunningham C, O'Donoghue G. Impact of training modes on fitness and body composition in women with obesity: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Obesity (Silver Spring) 2022; 30:300-319. [PMID: 35088563 DOI: 10.1002/oby.23305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2021] [Revised: 09/02/2021] [Accepted: 09/07/2021] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of different exercise modalities and determine the optimal exercise prescription for improving cardiorespiratory fitness, body composition, and metabolic health of women with obesity. METHODS A systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published between January 1988 and October 2020 was conducted. The RCTs were screened using the following inclusion criteria: 1) participants: women aged 18 to 65 years with BMI > 30 kg/m2 and without comorbidities; 2) intervention: exercise; 3) comparison: non-intervention control; and 4) outcomes measures: cardiorespiratory fitness (maximal oxygen consumption), body composition (i.e., body weight, percentage body fat), and/or metabolic measures (i.e., blood pressure, cholesterol). RESULTS A total of 20 RCTs with a total of 2,062 participants were included. Although the results showed that any form of exercise was more effective than control, improvements in fitness and body composition were modest. Aerobic exercise (vigorous and moderate intensity) appeared most promising for improving fitness and body weight, whereas low-load resistance training resulted in the largest improvements in body fatness. CONCLUSIONS In women living with obesity, aerobic exercise was consistently effective in improving fitness and body composition. Although both resistance training and combined exercise interventions appear promising, more research is needed to evaluate their efficacy and determine an optimal exercise prescription for this population.
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- Mary E Davis
- School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science, University College Dublin, Dublin 4, Ireland
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- School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science, University College Dublin, Dublin 4, Ireland
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- School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science, University College Dublin, Dublin 4, Ireland
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- School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science, University College Dublin, Dublin 4, Ireland
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- School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science, University College Dublin, Dublin 4, Ireland
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Effects of Long-Term Regular Continuous and Intermittent Walking on Oxidative Stress, Metabolic Profile, Heart Rate Variability, and Blood Pressure in Older Adults with Hypertension. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 2022:5942947. [PMID: 35140794 PMCID: PMC8820939 DOI: 10.1155/2022/5942947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2021] [Revised: 01/04/2022] [Accepted: 01/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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It is documented that regular exercise is beneficial for improving the antioxidant system, metabolic system, cardiac autonomic function, and blood pressure in those with hypertension. In this regard, low-intensity exercise is recommended for older adults, particularly those with chronic diseases. This study aimed to compare the effects of long-term regular continuous walking with intermittent walking on oxidative stress, metabolic profile, heart rate variability, and blood pressure in older adults with hypertension. Forty-three participants with hypertension aged 60–80 years were randomly divided into the continuous or intermittent walking (CON or INT) groups. Participants in the CON group walked for 30 min, 3 days/week for 12 weeks. Participants in the INT group split 30 min walking into 3 identical sessions punctuated by a 1 min rest after each session, 3 days/week for 12 weeks. Antioxidant and oxidative stress markers, metabolic markers, heart rate variability, and blood pressure were evaluated before and after the exercise program. Glutathione (GSH), GSH to GSH disulfide (GSSG) ratio, and total GSH increased significantly, and GSSG and malondialdehyde decreased significantly in both groups (
) without significant differences between groups. Triglycerides, ratio of total cholesterol to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and atherosclerogenic index were significantly lower in the CON group than those in the INT group (
). The standard deviation of the NN intervals and root mean square of the successive differences were significantly higher, and low-frequency power was significantly lower in the INT group than that in the CON group (
). No significant changes in blood pressure were noted in both groups, and nor were there any significant differences between groups. Long-term regular continuous and intermittent walking may comparably increase antioxidants, reduce oxidative stress, and be beneficial for improving important blood pressure-related outcomes, including metabolic profile or cardiac autonomic function in older adults with hypertension.
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Abdeen HAA, Rodriguez-Sanz D, Ewidea M, Al-Hamaky DMA, Mohamed MAER, Elerian AE. Efficacy of Vitamin D Supplementation in Addition to Aerobic Exercise Training in Obese Women with Perceived Myalgia: A Single-Blinded Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial. Nutrients 2021; 13:nu13061819. [PMID: 34071781 PMCID: PMC8227578 DOI: 10.3390/nu13061819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2021] [Revised: 04/29/2021] [Accepted: 05/15/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Obese women were more susceptible to myalgia because of their significantly lower vitamin D concentrations; the present study investigated the efficacy of vitamin D in addition to an aerobic interval training in the management of obese women with myalgia. Forty-five obese women with vitamin D deficiency and myalgia (30 to 40 years old) were assigned randomly into three equal groups. Group A received an aerobic interval training with vitamin D supplementation, Group B received vitamin D supplementation only, and Group C received aerobic interval training only; participants in all groups were on calorie deficient diets. The study outcomes were the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for Pain Evaluation, serum vitamin D level, and Cooper 12-Minute Walk Test for Functional Capacity Evaluation, while the Short-Form Health Survey (SF) was used for assessment of quality of life. We detected a significant improvement in pain intensity level, serum vitamin D level, and quality of life in all groups with significant difference between Group A and groups B and C. We also detected a significant improvement in functional capacity in groups A and C, with no significant change in Group B. Aerobic interval training with vitamin D supplementation was more effective for the management of obese women with perceived myalgia.
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- Heba Ahmed Ali Abdeen
- Department of Physical Therapy for Cardiovascular/Respiratory Disorder and Geriatrics, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Ad Doqi, Giza District, Giza Governorate 11432, Egypt
- Correspondence: (H.A.A.A.); (A.E.E.)
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- Faculty of Nursing, Physical Therapy and Podiatry, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain;
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- Department of Basic Science for Physical Therapy, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Kafr Elshiekh University, Kafr Elsheikh Government 33511, Egypt;
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- Department of Physical Therapy for Musculoskeletal Disorders and Its Surgery, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Ad Doqi, Giza District, Giza Governorate 11432, Egypt;
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- Department of Physical Therapy for Women Health, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Ad Doqi, Giza District, Giza Governorate 11432, Egypt;
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- Department of Basic Science for Physical Therapy, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Ad Doqi, Giza District, Giza Governorate 11432, Egypt
- Correspondence: (H.A.A.A.); (A.E.E.)
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Changes in adipose tissue and biochemical parameters after aerobic exercise in overweight and obese women. JOURNAL OF SURGERY AND MEDICINE 2021. [DOI: 10.28982/josam.876451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Rugbeer N, Constantinou D, Torres G. Effect of the 90-second 'Gear' exercise programme on cardiometabolic risk factors in persons with an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease. SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE 2021; 33:v33i1a8894. [PMID: 36816889 PMCID: PMC9924606 DOI: 10.17159/2078-516x/2021/v33i1a8894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Background High-intensity interval training has recently gained popularity at improving cardiometabolic health. However, a close investigation of high-intensity interval training reveals that the exercise duration is similar to moderate-intensity continuous exercise. Objective To compare the effect of the time-efficient 'Gear' exercise programmes to traditional exercise on cardiometabolic risk factors in persons with an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease. Methods The study implemented a six-week, randomised controlled trial. The variables were low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, triglycerides, total cholesterol, glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c), blood pressure and body composition. Forty-eight participants completed the study. Participants were randomly assigned to either the 'Gear' exercise programme repeated at different times during the day (GEP-DT): cycled for 90 seconds, repeated three times/day, for three days/week (n = 12); 'Gear' exercise programme at one point in time (GEP-OT): cycled for 90 seconds followed by 4 minutes and 30 seconds rest, repeated three times at one point in time, for three days/week (n = 14); 30 minutes of moderate-intensity continuous cycling repeated three days/week at 55-69% HRmax (n = 11); and the controls, who were encouraged not to exercise (n = 11). Results The 90-second GEP-DT intervention reduced HbA1c post six-weeks of training (MD = 0.1±0.4, % Δ = -1.3%, d = -0.70). The GEP-OT group decreased blood triglycerides with a large effect size (MD = 0.6±1.3, % Δ = -31.9%, d = -0.83). Conclusion The novel 90-second 'Gear' exercise programme moderately reduced HbA1c and the 18-minute GEP-OT lowered blood triglycerides. 'Gear' exercise programmes will encourage future research in persons with non-communicable diseases, and it should be considered as a public health initiative to promote exercise in clinical, home and work environments.
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- N Rugbeer
- Department of Sport, Rehabilitation and Dental Sciences, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa,Centre for Exercise Science and Sports, School of Therapeutic Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Centre for Exercise Science and Sports, School of Therapeutic Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Centre for Exercise Science and Sports, School of Therapeutic Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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O'Donoghue G, Blake C, Cunningham C, Lennon O, Perrotta C. What exercise prescription is optimal to improve body composition and cardiorespiratory fitness in adults living with obesity? A network meta-analysis. Obes Rev 2021; 22:e13137. [PMID: 32896055 PMCID: PMC7900983 DOI: 10.1111/obr.13137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2020] [Revised: 08/07/2020] [Accepted: 08/08/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Current international guidelines recommend people living with obesity should be prescribed a minimum of 300 min of moderately intense activity per week for weight loss. However, the most efficacious exercise prescription to improve anthropometry, cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and metabolic health in this population remains unknown. Thus, this network meta-analysis was conducted to assess and rank comparative efficacy of different exercise interventions on anthropometry, CRF and other metabolic risk factors. Five electronic databases were searched for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that compared different exercise modalities to improve anthropometry, CRF and/or metabolic health in adults living with obesity. RCTs were evaluated using the Cochrane risk of bias tool. A random effects network meta-analysis was performed within a frequentist framework. Of the 6663 articles retrieved, 45 studies with a total 3566 participants were included. Results reveal that while any type of exercise intervention is more effective than control, weight loss induced is modest. Interventions that combine high-intensity aerobic and high-load resistance training exert beneficial effects that are superior to any other exercise modality at decreasing abdominal adiposity, improving lean body mass and increasing CRF. Clinicians should consider this evidence when prescribing exercise for adults living with obesity, to ensure optimal effectiveness.
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- Grainne O'Donoghue
- School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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Zehsaz F, Farhangi N, Gahremani M. Influence of endurance training-induced weight loss on the levels of ghrelin and obestatin of obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome. SPORT SCIENCES FOR HEALTH 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s11332-020-00646-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Multicomponent Exercise Training Combined with Nutritional Counselling Improves Physical Function, Biochemical and Anthropometric Profiles in Obese Children: A Pilot Study. Nutrients 2020; 12:nu12092723. [PMID: 32899955 PMCID: PMC7551745 DOI: 10.3390/nu12092723] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2020] [Revised: 08/24/2020] [Accepted: 09/02/2020] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Aerobics or strength exercise plus diet interventions have been shown to counteract childhood obesity. However, little is known with regard to periodized multicomponent exercise interventions combined with nutritional counselling, which might be less demanding but more enjoyable and respectful of children and adolescents’ nature. In order to analyze the impact of such a multimodal approach, 18 obese children (10.8 ± 1.6 years; 63% females; z Body Mass Index 3 ± 0.4) trained for 60 min, twice weekly and were measured for body composition, biochemical parameters and physical function. We found that 16 weeks of multimodal intervention (14 of training), based on fun-type skill-learning physical activities and physical conditioning with challenging circuits and games, together with nutritional counselling, led to an attendance > 80%, with significant overall health improvement. Body composition was enhanced (p < 0.01 for z BMI, mid-upper-arm-circumference, waist-to-height ratio, tricipital and subscapular skinfolds, body-fat % by Slaughter equation and Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry body fat% and trunk fat%), as well as metabolic profile (LDL cholesterol, gamma-glutamyl transferase , alanine aminotransferase ; p < 0.05), homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR; p < 0.05) and inflammatory response (C-Reactive Protein; p < 0.05). Physical fitness was also improved (p < 0.01) through better cardiovascular test scores and fundamental movement patterns (Functional Movement Screen-7, FMS-4). Tailoring multimodal supervised strategies ensured attendance, active participation and enjoyment, compensating for the lack of strict caloric restrictions and the low volume and training frequency compared to the exercise prescription guidelines for obesity. Nutritional counselling reinforced exercise benefits and turned the intervention into a powerful educational strategy. Teamwork and professionals’ specificity may also be key factors.
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Seong JY, Ahn HY, Park Y, Shin S, Ha IH. Association Between Aerobic Exercise and Handgrip Strength in Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study Based on Data from the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2014-2017). J Nutr Health Aging 2020; 24:619-626. [PMID: 32510115 DOI: 10.1007/s12603-020-1372-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Handgrip strength is an easy-to-assess indicator of overall muscle strength and can be used to evaluate health status. Although previous studies have reported an increase in grip strength due to aerobic exercise, such a study has not been conducted on Korean participants. This study aimed to investigate the effects of aerobic exercise on handgrip strength and examine the association between these two variables in Korean patients with hypertension or diabetes. DESIGN Cross-sectional study. SETTING This study used data from the 6th and 7th Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2014-2017). PARTICIPANTS A total of 19,650 individuals aged ≥19 years who had responded to questionnaires concerning aerobic exercise and handgrip strength were analyzed. MEASUREMENTS The relationship between aerobic activity and handgrip strength was examined by logistic regression analysis. RESULTS The mean age of individuals in the low muscle strength group was higher than that in the normal muscle strength group. The odds ratio for low handgrip strength was higher in individuals who did not perform aerobic exercise than in those who performed aerobic exercise. Following adjustment for covariates, the odds ratios (95% confidence intervals) for low handgrip strength were 1.415 (0.187-1.688) in the total sample, 1.799 (1.376-2.352) in patients with hypertension, and 1.811 (1.208-2.715) in patients with diabetes. CONCLUSION The results of our study indicated a strong association between aerobic exercise and handgrip strength in the Korean population.
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- J Y Seong
- In-Hyuk Ha, Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, 537 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06110, Republic of Korea, Tel: +82-2-2222-2740; Fax: +82-2-3218-2244, E-mail:
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Barrow DR, Abbate LM, Paquette MR, Driban JB, Vincent HK, Newman C, Messier SP, Ambrose KR, Shultz SP. Exercise prescription for weight management in obese adults at risk for osteoarthritis: synthesis from a systematic review. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2019; 20:610. [PMID: 31861990 PMCID: PMC6925458 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-019-3004-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2019] [Accepted: 12/12/2019] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The aim of this systematic review was to identify principles of exercise interventions associated with improved physical function, weight management or musculoskeletal pain relief among young and middle-aged adults with obesity and propose an evidence-based exercise prescription that could assist in secondary prevention of osteoarthritis. METHODS A structured electronic review was conducted using MEDLINE, PubMed, and SPORTDiscus. The search string included 1) "obes*" AND "exercise" AND "interven*" AND "musculoskeletal pain OR knee pain OR hip pain". Studies 1) were randomized controlled trials of humans, with a non-exercise control, 2) included participants aged 18-50 years, and 3) had outcomes that included physical function, musculoskeletal pain, and/or body composition. Studies were excluded if participants had peri-menopausal status, cancer, or obesity-related co-morbidities. A recommended exercise prescription was developed based on common principles used in the included exercise interventions with greatest change in function or pain. RESULTS Seven studies were included. Similarities in exercise intensity (40-80% VO2max), frequency (three times per week), duration (30-60 min), and exercise mode (treadmill, cross-trainer, stationary bike, aquatic exercise) were observed in exercise interventions that resulted in improved physical function and/or pain, compared to non-exercise control groups. CONCLUSION Common principles in exercise prescription for improvements in weight management, physical function and pain relief among otherwise healthy people with obesity. Exercise prescription including moderate intensity exercise for 30-60 min, three times per week can be considered an effective treatment for weight management and obesity-related musculoskeletal symptoms. Exercise should be recommended to at-risk individuals as part of secondary prevention of osteoarthritis.
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- Dylan R Barrow
- School of Sport, Exercise and Nutrition, Massey University, Wellington, New Zealand
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- Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center, Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, Aurora, CO, USA.,Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, USA
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- School of Health Studies, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Division of Rheumatology, Allergy & Immunology, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA
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- UF Health Sports Performance Center, Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Health and Exercise Science, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- Osteoarthritis Action Alliance, Thurston Arthritis Research Center, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- School of Sport, Exercise and Nutrition, Massey University, Wellington, New Zealand. .,Department of Kinesiology, Seattle University, 901 12th Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98122, USA.
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Nassef Y, Nfor ON, Lee KJ, Chou MC, Liaw YP. Association between Aerobic Exercise and High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Levels across Various Ranges of Body Mass Index and Waist-Hip Ratio and the Modulating Role of the Hepatic Lipase rs1800588 Variant. Genes (Basel) 2019; 10:genes10060440. [PMID: 31185648 PMCID: PMC6627528 DOI: 10.3390/genes10060440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2019] [Revised: 05/29/2019] [Accepted: 06/03/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Changes in concentrations of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) are modified by several factors. We examined the relationship between aerobic exercise and HDL-C among different categories of body mass index (BMI) and waist-hip ratio (WHR) and the impact of rs1800588 variant in the hepatic lipase (LIPC) gene. We analyzed data from 6184 men and 8353 women aged 30-70 years. Participants were grouped into two WHR categories: Normal (0 < WHR < 0.9 for men and 0 < WHR < 0.8 for women) and abnormal (WHR ≥ 0.9 for men and WHR ≥ 0.8 for women). The BMI categories were: Underweight (BMI < 18.5 kg/m2), normal weight (18.5 ≤ BMI < 24 kg/m2), overweight (24 ≤ BMI < 27 kg/m2), and obese (BMI ≥ 27 kg/m2). Multivariate linear regression models were used to investigate associations between HDL-C and exercise. Aerobic exercise was significantly associated with higher HDL-C (β = 1.18325; p < 0.0001) when compared with no exercise. HDL-C was significantly lower in persons with abnormal compared to those with normal WHR (β = -3.06689; p < 0.0001). Compared with normal weight, overweight and obese categories were associated with lower HDL-C, with β values of -4.31095 and -6.44230, respectively (p < 0.0001). Unlike rs1800588 CT and TT genotypes, associations between aerobic exercise and HDL were not significant among CC carriers no matter their BMI or WHR.
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- Yasser Nassef
- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung City 40201, Taiwan.
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- Department of Public Health and Institute of Public Health, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung City 40201, Taiwan.
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- Department of Public Health and Institute of Public Health, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung City 40201, Taiwan.
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- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung City 40201, Taiwan.
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- Department of Public Health and Institute of Public Health, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung City 40201, Taiwan.
- Department of Family and Community Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung City 40201, Taiwan.
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Doku AO, Moses MO, Acheampong IK, Gyamfi I, Agbavor C, Akwa LG, Osei F, Appiah EJ, Tiguridaane IA, Deku PDG. Physiological, anthropometric parameters, and balance skill response of healthy bankers to fitness training. J Exerc Rehabil 2019; 15:242-248. [PMID: 31111007 PMCID: PMC6509456 DOI: 10.12965/jer.1836572.286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2018] [Accepted: 02/04/2019] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Sedentary lifestyle as a predisposing factor of chronic diseases like hypertension, diabetes, stroke and obesity is a common phenomenon in the banking job. Studies suggest that fitness training improves health of bankers but has not been established among Ghanaian bankers. This study examined the physiological, anthropometric parameters, and balance skill responses of relatively healthy bankers to fitness training. Twelve bankers aged 28 to 55 years (36.41±7.16 years) in Kumasi completed a 6-month fitness training program (FTP) of 30-min gym workouts and 1-hr swimming per session. Physiological, anthropometric parameters, and balance skill variables assessments were conducted in three trials: pretraining, midtraining and post-FTP. FTP caused significant decrease in pre-post systolic blood pressure (P=0.001), diastolic blood pressure (P=0.000), heart rate (P=0.006), waist circumference (P= 0.007), waist-to-hip ratio (P=0.007), and bone density (P=0.038). There was significance decrease in body mass index (P=0.047) between pre- and midtraining status. Weight significantly decreased among the three trials (P=0.017). Pre-post opened (P=0.043) and closed (P=0.015) eye balance skills increased significantly. Effects of FTP were significantly higher in female (P<0.05). Participants who were at the stage 1 and 2 hypertensions pretraining became normotensive posttraining. Six months FTP has beneficial effects on the physiological, anthropometric parameters, and balance skill of relatively healthy bankers.
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- Abigail Oforiwaa Doku
- Department of Sports and Exercise Science, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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- Department of Sports and Exercise Science, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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- Department of Sports and Exercise Science, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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- Ghana Lifesaving and Diving Association, Kumasi, Ghana
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- Kumasi Center for Collaborative Research in Tropical Medicine, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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- Department of Sports and Exercise Science, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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- Department of Sports and Exercise Science, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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- Department of Sports and Exercise Science, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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- Department of Sports and Exercise Science, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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- Department of Sports and Exercise Science, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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