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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Preventive Medicine

Background:

  • Cardiovascular disease (CVD), including coronary artery disease (CAD), is a leading cause of mortality.
  • Atherosclerotic plaques are the primary cause of CAD, leading to impaired blood flow and oxygenation.
  • Key risk factors for CAD include hypertension, diabetes mellitus (DM), dyslipidemia, and obesity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the effects of resistance training (RT) on cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors.
  • To compare the impact of RT alone versus combined with aerobic exercise (AE) and dietary interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on RT and CVD risk factors.
  • Analysis of data from PubMed and Google Scholar databases.
  • Inclusion of studies examining both isometric and isotonic RT.

Main Results:

  • RT effectively reduces systolic and diastolic blood pressure, particularly in hypertensive individuals on calorie-restricted diets.
  • RT improves glycemic control, insulin sensitivity, and metabolic syndrome risk in type-2 DM patients.
  • Combined RT and AE interventions show superior results in improving lipid profiles, reducing insulin resistance, and promoting weight loss.

Conclusions:

  • Resistance training is a valuable component of cardiac rehabilitation, improving multiple CVD risk factors.
  • Combining RT with AE and dietary management maximizes benefits for CAD patients.
  • RT positively impacts blood pressure, glycemic control, lipid profiles, and body composition.