Open AccessEffect of Low Intensity Aerobic Exercise on Anthropometric Parameters and Cardiometabolic Risk Markers in Sedentary Individuals
Author(s) -
Suleiman Ahmed Isa,
Muhtari Ladan Jangebe,
Aminu Bala Yabo,
Halimatu Maiakwai Lamido
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
annals of clinical and experimental medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2714-4666
DOI - 10.47838/acem.26011977/asmeda.127122020.1.4
Subject(s) - anthropometry , medicine , body mass index , aerobic exercise , physical therapy , sedentary lifestyle , intensity (physics) , blood pressure , population , exercise intensity , physical activity , heart rate , environmental health , physics , quantum mechanics
Background: Walking is a common form of low intensity exercise that is suitable for most sedentary population. Regulation of blood lipids is an important mechanism by which physical exercise reduces cardiovascular risk. Aim: This study aimed to determine whether low intensity exercise modulates cardiometabolic risk markers in previously sedentary individuals. Methods: Twenty sedentary adults (12 males and 8 females) participated in an eight weeks low intensity exercise. The exercise consisted of brisk walking for 45 minutes, 3 times per week for 8 weeks under supervision. Serum glucose, anthropometric parameters, blood pressure and lipid profile were determined at baseline and after four, six and eight weeks of the exercise programme. Results: There was a non-significant decrease in body mass index