Mahtab Moazzami , Asra Askari ,
Volume 12, Issue 2 (3-2018)
Abstract
ABSTRACT
Background and objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of six months of aerobic exercise on lipid profile, inflammatory markers, and risk factors of cardiovascular disease in middle-aged obese women.
Methods: Fifteen obese woman (age range: 35 to 45 years) with BMI of ≥30 Kg/m2 were enrolled via purposeful and convenience sampling. The participants were randomly divided into training (n=10) and control (n=5) groups. Blood samples (7 ml) were taken from all participants before the first training session and after the last training session. The women performed 60 minutes of aerobic exercise at 55-65% of heart rate reserve, three sessions a week, for six months. Data was analyzed using independent and paired t-tests and Mann-Whitney U and Wilcoxon tests at significance of 0.05.
Results: After the six-month aerobic exercise, C-reactive protein, low-density lipoprotein, triglycerides, total cholesterol and high-density lipoprotein/total cholesterol decreased significantly. The exercise intervention also caused a significant increase in the concentrations of high-density lipoprotein and apolipoprotein A.
Conclusion: Aerobic exercise can reduce the level of inflammatory markers associated with risk of cardiovascular disease and atherosclerosis.
Keywords: Lipid profile, Inflammatory markers, Obese women, Apolipoprotein, Aerobic exercise.
Maryam Enshaei Mojarad, Hajar Abbaszadeh, Parvin Farzanegi,
Volume 19, Issue 2 (3-2025)
Abstract
Background and objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of a period of intense functional training on some markers of m2 macrophages (IL-10, Dectin-1, IL-1Ra) in prediabetic obese women so that the effect of this type of exercise training on some markers of m2 macrophages in women check pre-diabetic obesity.
Methods: 30 eligible female volunteers aged 35-40 years were selected. Based on individual characteristics, the subjects were homogeneously divided into two groups: 1) the control (15 people) and 2) the training group (15 people). In this research, for High-Intensity Functional Training (HIFT) based on CrossFit training protocols, squat, deadlift, press, barbell, dumbbell, medicine ball exercise, fixed bar, rotating kettlebell, and aerobic exercises (such as running, rope pulling) Weight-bearing exercises (such as horizontal pull-ups, squats) and weight-lifting exercises (such as front squats, kettlebell swings) were used on a WOD (workout of the day) basis.
Results: The results showed that High-Intensity Functional Training causes a significant decrease in Dectin-1 and a significant increase in IL-10, and IL-1Ra in prediabetic obese women.
Conclusion: It seems that in the present study, 16 weeks of high-intensity functional training improved the secretion and function of m2 macrophage markers (IL-10, Dectin-1, IL-1Ra) in prediabetic obese women.
