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Strength exercise and training in postprandial lipaemia.

C Silva Correa¹, R C Rebolledo Cobos, Á Reischak-Oliveira

¹Instituto Federal, Farroupilha - Campus Santo Augusto, RS, Brazil - cleitonesef@yahoo.com.br.

The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness

|October 17, 2015

Summary

Strength training effectively reduces postprandial lipemia (PL), a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (CVD). This non-pharmacological intervention improves lipid metabolism, particularly in post-menopausal women, offering a strategy for chronic disease management.

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Area of Science:

Exercise Physiology
Metabolic Health
Cardiovascular Disease Prevention

Background:

Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are linked to altered lipid profiles, especially during the postprandial period, a state known as postprandial lipemia (PL).
Physical exercise, particularly strength training, is a key non-pharmacological approach for managing CVD risk factors.
Post-menopausal women exhibit increased CVD susceptibility due to hormonal changes, highlighting the need for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

To review and compare studies on the beneficial effects of strength training on postprandial lipemia (PL).
To evaluate strength training's role in regulating lipid metabolism in at-risk populations, specifically post-menopausal women.

Main Methods:

Systematic review of articles published between 1975 and 2012.
Databases searched included PubMed, Scopus, and EBSCO.
Studies were selected based on their focus on strength training and postprandial lipemia, reporting at least three variables of interest.

Main Results:

Strength training demonstrates efficacy in reducing postprandial lipemia (PL) concentrations.
This reduction is attributed to improvements in basal energy expenditure.
Strength training positively impacts lipid metabolism and energy balance.

Conclusions:

Strength training is an effective strategy for reducing postprandial lipemia (PL).
It contributes to improved basal energy demand, aiding in lipid metabolism regulation.
Strength training can be considered a valuable component in managing chronic diseases like atherosclerosis.