Aerobic and anaerobic exercise training in obese adults |
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| Authors: | Amer Al Saif Samira Alsenany |
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| Affiliation: | 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 ofcomplications. This study was designed to determine changes in cardiopulmonary functionsafter 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 equalgroups: group A received aerobic exercise training in addition to dietary measures, andgroup B received anaerobic exercise training for 3 months in addition to dietary measures.Measurements of systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, heart rate, maximumvoluntary ventilation, maximal oxygen consumption, and body mass index were obtained forboth groups before and after the exercise program. [Results] The mean body mass index,systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, heart rate, and maximal oxygenconsumption decreased significantly, whereas the mean maximum voluntary ventilationincreased significantly after treatment in group A. The mean maximum voluntary ventilationalso increased significantly after treatment in group B. There were significantdifferences between the mean levels of the investigated parameters in groups A and B aftertreatment. [Conclusion] Aerobic exercise reduces weight and improves cardiopulmonaryfitness in obese subjects better than anaerobic exercise.Key words: Obesity, Aerobic, Anaerobic |
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