Changes in VCAM-1 levels and metabolic syndrome indicators in overweight men following a combined exercise
Subject Areas : Effects of Movement and Exercise in Health
Seyed Abdollah Hashemvarzi
1
,
Mohammad Hossein Akha
2
,
hajar abbaszadeh
3
,
Sajjad Arshadi
4
1 - Department of Sports Physiology, Sari Branch, Islamic Azad University, Sari, Iran
2 - Department of Sports Physiology, Sari Branch, Islamic Azad University, Sari, Iran
3 - Associate Professor, Department of Physical Education and Sports Science, Sari Branch, Islamic Azad University, Sari, Iran
4 - Department of Sports Physiology, South Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
Keywords: overweight, Metabolic syndrome, Combined Exercise, Fat profile, VCAM-1,
Abstract :
Introduction: Compared to people with a muscular body, obese specimens show higher levels of inflamed cytokines and sticky molecules. The aim of this study was to investigate changes in VCAM-1 levels and metabolic syndrome indicators in obese men following a combined exercise course.Materials and Methods: Twenty obese volunteer men in Tehran were selected as subjects in this study and were randomly assigned to two control and combined exercise groups. Combined practice included endurance and resistance training. Endurance training was an adjusted running protocol with an intensity of 50 to 70% of the maximum heart rate on the treadmill for 16 to 30 minutes. Also, resistance training, including chest presses, armpit stretching, leg and leg presses was with an intensity of 50 to 80% of a maximum repetition. VCAM-1 serum levels and metabolic indicators were measured using ELISA commercial kits. In this study, a variance test with repeated measurements was used to investigate differences between groups.Results: VCAM-1, TG, LDL and cholesterol levels were significantly reduced and HDL levels was significantly increased, in exercise group compared to control group.Conclusion: In general, according to the results, it seems that exercise for eight weeks can be considered as a protective factor against VCAM-1 serum levels and metabolic indicators in obese people.
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