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Effects of Home-Based Exercise Training Systems, Combined with Diet, on Cardiometabolic Health
Christian K Roberts1, David E Segovia1, D Eli Lankford2
1Geriatrics, Research, Education, and Clinical Center (GRECC), VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, LOS ANGELES, CA, USA.
International Journal of Exercise Science
|June 4, 2019
Summary
Home-based exercise systems, combined with diet, significantly improved cardiometabolic health markers like body weight, fat mass, and aerobic fitness in adults. Both men and women showed positive results, indicating the effectiveness of these convenient training solutions.
Area of Science:
- Exercise Physiology
- Cardiovascular Health
- Obesity Research
Background:
- The effectiveness of home-based exercise equipment for improving cardiometabolic health is not well-established.
- This study investigated two distinct home exercise systems combined with dietary support.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of two different home-based exercise training systems, combined with dietary interventions, on cardiometabolic health outcomes.
- To assess changes in body composition, blood pressure, and aerobic fitness following a 12-week intervention.
Main Methods:
- Two studies were conducted over 12 weeks, involving adults using either a multi-exercise pulley system or an incline trainer with video guidance.
- Participants received daily food provision, and measurements included dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry for body composition, blood pressure, aerobic fitness, and body circumferences.
- High adherence to both exercise sessions and dietary plans was observed in both studies.
Main Results:
- Study 1 showed significant reductions in body weight, fat mass, visceral fat, diastolic blood pressure, resting heart rate, and circumference measurements, alongside improved aerobic fitness (p<0.001).
- Study 2 demonstrated similar significant improvements, including a decrease in lean tissue mass (p=0.006), with notable changes across all measured outcomes (p<0.001).
- Both male and female participants experienced significant benefits, with minor exceptions in lean tissue mass changes for females in Study 2.
Conclusions:
- Home-based exercise systems, when integrated with dietary management, show considerable potential for enhancing key cardiometabolic health indicators.
- These findings support the efficacy of accessible home exercise solutions for improving fitness and reducing cardiovascular risk factors.
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