Aerobic and anaerobic exercise training in obese adults |
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Authors: | Amer Al Saif Samira Alsenany |
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Institution: | 1) Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia;2) Department of Public Health, Faculty of Nursing, King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia |
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Abstract: | Purpose] Obesity is a global health problem and is associated with a multitude of
complications. This study was designed to determine changes in cardiopulmonary functions
after aerobic and anaerobic exercise training in obese subjects. Subjects and Methods]
Forty obese subjects, whose ages ranged between 18 and 25 years, were divided into 2 equal
groups: group A received aerobic exercise training in addition to dietary measures, and
group B received anaerobic exercise training for 3 months in addition to dietary measures.
Measurements of systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, heart rate, maximum
voluntary ventilation, maximal oxygen consumption, and body mass index were obtained for
both groups before and after the exercise program. Results] The mean body mass index,
systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, heart rate, and maximal oxygen
consumption decreased significantly, whereas the mean maximum voluntary ventilation
increased significantly after treatment in group A. The mean maximum voluntary ventilation
also increased significantly after treatment in group B. There were significant
differences between the mean levels of the investigated parameters in groups A and B after
treatment. Conclusion] Aerobic exercise reduces weight and improves cardiopulmonary
fitness in obese subjects better than anaerobic exercise.Key words: Obesity, Aerobic, Anaerobic |
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