Association Between Visceral Fat Accumulation and Exercise Tolerance in Non-Obese Subjects Without Diabetes
Miki Shioya-Yamada1, Kazunori Shimada1,2,3, Miho Nishitani-Yokoyama2
1Juntendo University Graduate School of Health and Sports Science, Chiba, Japan.
Journal of Clinical Medicine Research
|July 7, 2018
Summary
Visceral fat accumulation negatively impacts exercise tolerance and maximal oxygen uptake in non-obese men without diabetes, even with few metabolic syndrome risk factors.
Area of Science:
- Exercise Physiology
- Metabolic Health
- Cardiopulmonary Function
Background:
- Investigated visceral fat accumulation and metabolic syndrome (MetS) components in non-obese, non-diabetic individuals.
- Focused on the relationship between these factors and exercise tolerance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the associations between visceral fat, MetS components, and exercise tolerance.
- To determine if visceral fat impacts exercise capacity in a specific population.
Main Methods:
- Seventy-four non-obese, non-diabetic Japanese men were divided into two groups based on MetS risk factors.
- Cardiopulmonary exercise testing evaluated heart rate, blood pressure, and exercise tolerance.
- Anthropometric and metabolic parameters were measured.
Main Results:
- Subjects with MetS risk factors had higher visceral fat area and insulin resistance.
- Lower anaerobic threshold and maximal oxygen uptake were observed in the MetS risk factor group.
- Visceral fat area was independently associated with reduced maximal oxygen uptake.
Conclusions:
- Visceral fat area is a significant determinant of exercise tolerance.
- Even in non-obese individuals without diabetes, visceral fat impacts physical performance.
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