Effect of Habitual Aerobic Exercise on Body Weight and Arterial Function in Overweight and Obese Men

Abstract

The effect of habitual exercise on vascular function, including central arterial distensibility and endothelial function, in obese subjects has not yet been clarified.We investigated whether aerobic exercise training affects central arterial distensibility and endothelial function in middle-aged overweight and obese men. Twenty-one overweight and obese men (age: 50 ± 2 years, body mass index ( This increase may contribute to the improvement in endothelial function, as assessed by a decrease in ET-1 and an increase in NO, after exercise training-induced weight loss.

Lifestyle modification increases serum testosterone level and decrease central blood pressure in overweight and obese men

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Regular physical activity is associated with improved small artery distensibility in young to middle-age stage 1 hypertensives

“…7 Thus, exercise has the potential for retarding the stiffening process related to aging 8 and for improving arterial compliance. [9][10][11][12] Among the putative beneficial effects of exercise on arterial distensibility, a decrease of sympathetic nervous system activity has also been advocated. Physical activity decreases BP, heart rate, plasma and urinary norepinephrine and the responsiveness to daily life stressors.…”

Level of physical activity and anthropometric characteristics in old age—results from a national health survey

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