Irina Juhas1, Branko Skof2, Dejana Popović3, Milan Matić1, Nenad Janković1. 1. University of Belgrade, Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, Belgrade. 2. University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Sport, Ljubljana, Slovenia. 3. University of Belgrade, Faculty of Pharmacy, Clinical Center of Serbia.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Increased lipid levels are one of the major risk factors for the development of cardiovascular diseases. The aim of the current study was to evaluate the effect of short-term (8 weeks) aerobic exercise of moderate to vigorous intensity on lipid profile in young healthy females. METHODS: 27 female students (mean age 20.5 ± 1 year) completed 8 weeks of aerobic training that included two exercise sessions of continuous aerobic activity of moderate intensity (running 35-60 min) and one exercise session with interval training of vigorous intensity. Intervention aerobic capacity and lipid profile were examined before and after the exercise. RESULTS: Exercise intervention has caused a decrease of low density lipoprotein levels per 9.8% (from 2.52 ± 0.47 to 2.27 ± 0.53 mmol/L; p < 0.001) and significant improvement of high density lipoprotein (HDL) levels per 22.7% (from 1.29 ± 0.24 to 1.59 ± 0.24 mmol/L; p < 0.001), total cholesterol/HDL ratio per 17.2 % and aerobic capacity (VO2max) per 3.8 % (43.9 ± 3.7 to 45.56 ± 3.63 mLO2/kg/min). CONCLUSIONS: The results support the hypothesis that a short-term aerobic exercise intervention of moderate to vigorous intensity may have significant effects on blood lipid profile in young healthy females. 2020 Irina Juhas, Branko Skof, Dejana Popović, Milan Matić, Nenad Janković, published by CEON/CEES.
BACKGROUND: Increased lipid levels are one of the major risk factors for the development of cardiovascular diseases. The aim of the current study was to evaluate the effect of short-term (8 weeks) aerobic exercise of moderate to vigorous intensity on lipid profile in young healthy females. METHODS: 27 female students (mean age 20.5 ± 1 year) completed 8 weeks of aerobic training that included two exercise sessions of continuous aerobic activity of moderate intensity (running 35-60 min) and one exercise session with interval training of vigorous intensity. Intervention aerobic capacity and lipid profile were examined before and after the exercise. RESULTS: Exercise intervention has caused a decrease of low density lipoprotein levels per 9.8% (from 2.52 ± 0.47 to 2.27 ± 0.53 mmol/L; p < 0.001) and significant improvement of high density lipoprotein (HDL) levels per 22.7% (from 1.29 ± 0.24 to 1.59 ± 0.24 mmol/L; p < 0.001), total cholesterol/HDL ratio per 17.2 % and aerobic capacity (VO2max) per 3.8 % (43.9 ± 3.7 to 45.56 ± 3.63 mLO2/kg/min). CONCLUSIONS: The results support the hypothesis that a short-term aerobic exercise intervention of moderate to vigorous intensity may have significant effects on blood lipid profile in young healthy females. 2020 Irina Juhas, Branko Skof, Dejana Popović, Milan Matić, Nenad Janković, published by CEON/CEES.
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