Aerobic and anaerobic exercise training in obese adults

Abstract

[Purpose] Obesity is a global health problem and is associated with a multitude of complications. This study was designed to determine changes in cardiopulmonary functions after aerobic and anaerobic exercise training in obese subjects. [Subjects and Methods] Forty obese subjects, whose ages ranged between 18 and 25 years, were divided into 2 equal groups: group A received aerobic exercise training in addition to dietary measures, and group B received anaerobic exercise training for 3 months in addition to dietary measures. Measurements of systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, heart rate, maximum voluntary ventilation, maximal oxygen consumption, and body mass index were obtained for both groups before and after the exercise program. [Results] The mean body mass index, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, heart rate, and maximal oxygen consumption decreased significantly, whereas the mean maximum voluntary ventilation increased significantly after treatment in group A. The mean maximum voluntary ventilation also increased significantly after treatment in group B. There were significant differences between the mean levels of the investigated parameters in groups A and B after treatment. [Conclusion] Aerobic exercise reduces weight and improves cardiopulmonary fitness in obese subjects better than anaerobic exercise.

What is the most effective exercise protocol to improve cardiovascular fitness in overweight and obese subjects?

“…Our data showed that in overweight and obese males, VO 2peak relative to body mass increased by 26.8% and 16.0%, respectively, while females improved by 22.5% and 10.7%, respectively. Previous studies showed lesser improvements in relative to body mass VO 2peak : between 8% 33 and 17% 12 for overweight and obese individuals combining aerobic exercise with a mild hypocaloric diet, or 5% for overweight males performing aerobic or resistance training. 11 These differences could be due to the weight loss generated by our program, which was greater than in those studies.…”

“…Some found improvements in VO 2peak only with aerobic and/or combined (aerobic/resistance) training, 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 whereas others also found improvements applying resistance training. 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 Aerobic training promotes changes in aerobic capacity, increasing mitochondrial oxidative capacities and capillary density in skeletal muscle, 18 whereas resistance training increases muscle mass, which should increase maximal aerobic capacity. 19 Therefore, it is reasonable to suggest that both types of training together can contribute to the improvement in cardiorespiratory fitness.…”

A systematic review of physical activity and sedentary behaviour research in the oil-producing countries of the Arabian Peninsula

“…Most reported an inverse association of obesity with physical activity; one reported a positive association with total body fat [ 44 ] and two reported no significant association [ 41 , 42 ]. The remaining studies identified associations with various clinical indicators like high blood pressure [ 35 , 38 , 45 – 49 ], diabetes [ 46 , 50 – 52 ], bone health [ 37 , 40 , 53 ], the metabolic syndrome [ 16 , 54 ], and Vitamin D deficiency [ 55 , 56 ].…”

Comparative Study on Effect of Breathing and Aerobic Exercise on General Health in Asymptomatic Population

“…There are many comparative studies between yoga and aerobic exercise [16], yoga and swimming [17], aerobic and anaerobic exercise [18], slow breathing and fast breathing exercise [15], breathing exercise and aerobic exercise in asthma [19,20]. But there is lack of comparative study between aerobic and breathing exercises on general health of asymptomatic population.…”