Effects of moderate combined resistance-and aerobic-exercise for 12 weeks on body composition, cardiometabolic risk factors, blood pressure, arterial stiffness, and physical functions, among obese older men: A pilot study
- Authors
- Park, Wonil; Jung, Won-Sang; Hong, Kwangseok; Kim, Yae-Young; Kim, Sung-Woo; Park, Hun-Young
- Issue Date
- Oct-2020
- Publisher
- MDPI AG
- Keywords
- Aerobic performance; Arterial stiffness; Blood pressure; Cardiometabolic risk factors; Combined exercise; Older population
- Citation
- International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, v.17, no.19, pp 1 - 12
- Pages
- 12
- Journal Title
- International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
- Volume
- 17
- Number
- 19
- Start Page
- 1
- End Page
- 12
- URI
- https://scholarworks.bwise.kr/cau/handle/2019.sw.cau/63219
- DOI
- 10.3390/ijerph17197233
- ISSN
- 1661-7827
1660-4601
- Abstract
- We demonstrated the hypothesis that combined exercise improves body composition, cardiometabolic risk factors, blood pressure (BP), arterial stiffness, and physical functions, in obese older men. Older men (n = 20) were randomly assigned to combined exercise training (EXP; n = 10) or control groups (CON; n = 10). The combined exercise was comprised of elastic-band resistance training and walking/running on a treadmill and bicycle at 60–70% of maximal heart rate for 3 days/weeks. EXP showed significant decreases in body weight, body mass index, and %body fat (p < 0.05). The exercise program significantly reduced BP, mean arterial pressure, pulse pressure, and brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity. Furthermore, while the plasma levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and epinephrine were significantly reduced in EXP, VO2 peak and grip strength were significantly enhanced (p < 0.05). In conclusion, it is indicated that 12-week regular combined exercise improves body composition, cardiometabolic risk factors, hemodynamics, and physical performance in obese older men. © 2020 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.
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