Related Experiment Video
Updated: Sep 19, 2025

Conducting Maximal and Submaximal Endurance Exercise Testing to Measure Physiological and Biological Responses to Acute Exercise in Humans
Published on: October 17, 2018
Could calisthenic exercises improve maximal exercise capacity, peripheral muscle strength and quality of life in
Furkan Özdemir1, Melda Sağlam2, Aydan Aslı Aksel Uylar2
1Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Çankırı Karatekin University, Çankırı, Türkiye.
Background:
Regular exercise improves cardiovascular health through regulating the plasma lipoprotein profile. But the effects of different exercise modalities on exercise capacity, muscle strength and quality-of-life in dyslipidemia is unclear.
Objectives:
This study aimed to investigate the effects of calisthenic exercises on exercise capacity, muscle strength and quality-of-life in dyslipidemia.
Methods:
Thirty-nine individuals were randomly divided into 3 groups: Aerobic + Calisthenic Exercise Group (ACG), Aerobic Exercise Group (AG) and Control Group (CG). Exercise capacity measured using cardiopulmonary exercise test, muscle strength using handheld dynamometer, quality-of-life using Short Form-36 Quality of Life Questionnaire (SF-36) at baseline and 8 weeks after.
Results:
Peak oxygen uptake (VO2peak) (p < 0.001), metabolic equivalent (MET) (p < 0.001) and percentage of oxygen pulse increased significantly within ACG (p < 0.001). Peak heart rate (p = 0.006) and heart rate reserve improved significantly within AG (p = 0.004). Peak VO2 (p < 0.001), MET (p < 0.001), oxygen pulse (p = 0.006), knee extensor (p < 0.001) and handgrip strength decreased significantly within CG (p = 0.009). MET (p < 0.001) and %handgrip strength increased significantly in ACG compared to AG and CG (p = 0.021). Peak VO2 (p < 0.001), heart rate (p < 0.001), heart rate reserve (p < 0.001), and handgrip strength increased significantly in ACG compared to CG (p = 0.009). Peak heart rate (p < 0.001), heart rate reserve (p < 0.001) and shoulder abductor strength improved significantly in AG compared to CG (p = 0.019).
Conclusions:
Aerobic exercises recommended for regulating blood biochemistry in dyslipidemia. But effects of calisthenic exercises in dyslipidemia are unclear. Our study showed that calisthenic exercises which combined with aerobic exercise training may improve cardiac and pulmonary response to exercise and handgrip strength in dyslipidemia. Additionally, aerobic exercise training may improve cardiac response to exercise in dyslipidemia. ClinicalTrials Number: NCT06008912.
More Related Videos
07:10Home-Based Prescribed Pulmonary Exercise in Patients with Stable Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Published on: August 24, 2019
12:59Improving Strength, Power, Muscle Aerobic Capacity, and Glucose Tolerance through Short-term Progressive Strength Training Among Elderly People
Published on: July 5, 2017
Related Concept Videos
Exercise and Cardiovascular Response
Light to moderate physical activity initiates a series of interconnected responses in the body. The heart rate modestly increases in anticipation of the workout, followed by widespread vasodilation as oxygen consumption by skeletal muscles increases. This results in decreased peripheral resistance, increased capillary blood flow, and accelerated...
Atherosclerosis III: Management
Exercise and Muscle Performance
Endurance exercises
Endurance exercises involve running, swimming, or cycling, which require repetitive movements with low force output. When a person engages in endurance exercise, a few noticeable changes occur in their skeletal muscles. For instance, the number of capillaries...
Exercise and Cardiac Output
Sustained exercise increases the muscles' oxygen demand, which can be...
Blood Studies for Cardiovascular System III: Serum Lipid Profile
Serum lipids are fats and fatty substances in the blood and are crucial for various bodily functions, including energy storage, cellular structure, and hormone production. Serum lipids consist of cholesterol, triglycerides, and phospholipids.
Cholesterol is a soft, fat-like substance found in all body cells. It is crucial for producing hormones, vitamin D, and substances that aid...
Lipid-Lowering Drugs: Statins and Miscellaneous Agents