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[Circuit resistance training improved endothelial dysfunction in obese aged women]
Ignacio Rosety1, María Teresa Pery, Jesús Rosety
1. nutricion@grupoaran.com.
Nutricion Hospitalaria
|March 29, 2016
Summary
Circuit resistance training significantly improved endothelial dysfunction markers in obese aged women. This 12-week program reduced endothelin-1 and intercellular adhesion molecule-1 levels, suggesting a potential clinical application.
Area of Science:
- Exercise Physiology
- Cardiovascular Health
- Gerontology
Background:
- Obesity is strongly linked to endothelial dysfunction.
- Previous research indicated resistance training may reduce visceral fat in obese older women.
- This study investigated circuit resistance training's impact on endothelial dysfunction markers in this demographic.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the effects of a 12-week circuit resistance training program on endothelial dysfunction markers.
- To assess changes in endothelin-1, ICAM-1, and VCAM-1 levels in obese aged women.
Main Methods:
- An interventional study involving 48 obese aged women.
- A 12-week circuit resistance training program (3 days/week) with 6 stations.
- Serum analysis via immunoassay for endothelin-1, ICAM-1, and VCAM-1.
Main Results:
- Resistance training significantly reduced serum endothelin-1 levels (p=0.019).
- Significant reductions in intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) were observed (p=0.004).
- No significant changes were noted in the control group.
Conclusions:
- A short-term circuit resistance program effectively improved endothelial dysfunction in obese aged women.
- Findings suggest this training approach may be beneficial for clinical application.
- Further research is needed to solidify these findings.
