Exercise Effects on Risk of Cardiovascular Disease among Iranian Women
| Author | Farkhondeh Amin-Shokravi | en |
| Author | Reza Rajabi | en |
| Author | Nargess Ziaee | en |
| Orcid | Farkhondeh Amin-Shokravi [0000-0001-7013-0167] | en |
| Issued Date | 2011-02-28 | en |
| Abstract | Purpose: Physical inactivity is more prevalent among women than men, varies by ethnic group, and becomes increasingly prevalent with age. The aim of this study was to examine the effects of a 12-week exercise program on the cardiovascular disease risk and fitness of Iranian middle aged women. Methods: This was a randomized controlled trial study. Participants in the training group (n=20) performed treadmill running exercise at a high intensity (70-80% of maximum heart rate, 0% grade) for 30 min/day, 3 days/week. On the other hand, participants in the control group (n=20) were asked to maintain their habitual lifestyle and not change their activity or dietary habits. Measurements of body mass index, waist/hip ratio, blood pressure, total cholesterol, and lipoprotein subtractions were taken before program and after 12 weeks. Changes in 10-year risk scores for coronary heart disease were calculated using Framingham risk equation. Results: Significant decreases in systolic and diastolic blood pressure, reduction in 10-year risk of coronary heart disease, and reduction in lipid levels were found within the training group between baseline and 12-week measurements. No changes were found in these parameters within the control group. Conclusions: The study provides evidence for the positive effects of exercise training on the reduction of cardiovascular disease risks among women aged 40-55 years. | en |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.5812/asjsm.34827 | en |
| Keyword | Exercise | en |
| Keyword | Running | en |
| Keyword | Cardiovascular Disease | en |
| Keyword | Risk Factor | en |
| Keyword | Screening | en |
| Keyword | Framingham Risk Score | en |
| Keyword | Blood Pressure | en |
| Keyword | Women | en |
| Publisher | Brieflands | en |
| Title | Exercise Effects on Risk of Cardiovascular Disease among Iranian Women | en |
| Type | Research Article | en |
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