Are Former Athletes Protected Against Obesity after  Retirement?

Altowerqi, Zayed M.; Zainuddin, Zainal Abidin; Hashim, Asha Hasnimy Binti Mohd; Almarwaey, Amjaad Omar

doi:10.37506/v11/i2/2020/ijphrd/195123

Cited by 6 publications

(12 citation statements)

References 0 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…Participating in high intensity exercise and training during young age is associated with several positive effects on health in later life, such as lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and type 2 diabetes (T2D) and decreasing the risk of early death [1][2][3][4]. The underlying explanations are various, however genetic predisposition, maintaining a healthy lifestyle and engaging in regular physical activity (PA) are significant factors [3][4][5].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Moreover, it has been reported that about 20-25% of adults in the world have metabolic syndrome (MS) [7]. MS, overweight and obesity, and uric acid (UA) are nowadays a serious public health problem worldwide [1,2,5,8,9]. High Body Mass Index (BMI) is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease, T2D, hypertension, and increases the risk of early death [1,3,9].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…MS, overweight and obesity, and uric acid (UA) are nowadays a serious public health problem worldwide [1,2,5,8,9]. High Body Mass Index (BMI) is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease, T2D, hypertension, and increases the risk of early death [1,3,9]. Likewise, high level of UA has been associated with increased risk of CVD, T2D, hypertension, dyslipidaemia, and MS [8].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The significance of regular PA and its favourable effects on decreasing the prevalence of CVD, obesity, and T2D is well recognised. Participation in PA and exercise in early stage of life can decrease the risk factors of several noncommunicable diseases such as obesity, hypertension, glucose intolerance, triglycerides, insulin resistance, and body fat [1][2][3]9]. Furthermore, engaging in regular PA can increase the level of high density lipoprotein (HDL), lean body mass, and basal metabolism [9].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Several studies have reported that many top athletes are engaging in sedentary lifestyle after stopping to participate in sport, which can cause a risk to their health [1,2,9]. However, the long term effect of high intensity exercise and training on MS, overweight, and obesity among former athletes have not been well studied except for some in Western Countries [3,4,[10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 4 more Smart Citations

Comparison of Metabolic Syndrome, Uric Acid and Leisure Time Physical Activity between Former Athletes and Non-Athlees

Altowerqi

Zainuddin²

2021

JPRI

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

This study aims to determine the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MS), overweight and obesity, uric acid (UA), and leisure time physical activity (LTPA) among former athletes and non-athletes in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Moreover, to determine the effects of previous high intensity training on MS risk factors, overweight and obesity, and UA. Seventy-five (75) former athletes and twenty-six (26) non-athletes, aged between 26 and 60 years old, participated in this study. Height, weight, waist circumference (WC), blood pressure (BP), and blood samples were collected by the researcher. LTPA was reported by participants. The study results showed that 38.61% of former athletes have MS and 17.82% of non-athletes have MS. The study also showed that 31.68% of former athletes were overweight and 26.73% were obese. However, the prevalence of overweight and obesity among non-athletes was 9.90%. 23.76% of former athletes had high level of UA, whereas 14.85% of non-athletes had high level of UA. According to the study findings 28% former athletes participated in high physical activity (PA), 38.67% in moderate PA, and 33.33% in low PA, while 19.23% of non-athletes participated in high PA, 38.46% in moderate PA, and 42.31% in low PA. Former athletes had lower mean of body mass index, WC, fasting blood glucose (FBG), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), and UA than non-athletes. In addition, higher mean of low high-density lipoprotein (HDL). However, former athletes had higher mean of systolic blood pressure (SBP) and triglycerides (TG) than non-athletes.

show abstract

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 3 more Smart Citations

Comparison of Metabolic Syndrome, Uric Acid and Leisure Time Physical Activity between Former Athletes and Non-Athlees

Altowerqi

Zainuddin²

2021

JPRI

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

Obesity and Sports Injuries

Alexander,

Lynham,

Devitt

2024

Musculoskeletal Disease and Obesity

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Does Participation in Sport Protect Former Saudi Arabian Athletes from High Blood Glucose after Retirement?

Altowerqi

Zainuddin

2021

Gerontology

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Introduction: The prevalence of type 2 diabetes (T2D) has increased dramatically in the last decades in developed and developing countries. In this regard, the purpose of this study is to investigate the prevalence of prediabetes and diabetes in retired athletes in Saudi Arabia and compare it to nonathletes. This study hypothesizes that early participation in sport can prevent former athletes from abnormal blood glucose levels after retirement. Methods: : The leading methods of researching the issues of the study include the analysis of theoretical sources, analysis of statistics, and comparison. Seventy-three former athletes and 26 nonathletes aged between 20 and 60 years participated in this study. Height, weight, and blood glucose levels were collected by the researcher. The former athletes were divided into 3 groups according to their type of training: endurance, mixed sports, and power sports. Results: The study results showed that 40.59% of former athletes had prediabetes compared to 16.83% of nonathletes. Furthermore, 8.91% of the former athletes had T2D, while 3.96% of the nonathletes had T2D. The results of this study indicated that former athletes had lower average blood glucose than nonathletes. Also, the study results indicated that no statistically significant differences were found between former athletes and nonathletes after retirement. About fasting blood glucose, former power athletes had higher average blood glucose than endurance athletes and mixed sports athletes. Conclusion: It was concluded that no statistically significant differences were found between the former athlete groups.

show abstract

Are Former Athletes Protected Against Obesity after Retirement?

Cited by 6 publications

References 0 publications

Comparison of Metabolic Syndrome, Uric Acid and Leisure Time Physical Activity between Former Athletes and Non-Athlees

Comparison of Metabolic Syndrome, Uric Acid and Leisure Time Physical Activity between Former Athletes and Non-Athlees

Obesity and Sports Injuries

Does Participation in Sport Protect Former Saudi Arabian Athletes from High Blood Glucose after Retirement?

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About