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Exercise Effects on Risk of Cardiovascular Disease among Iranian Women

Author(s):
Farkhondeh Amin-ShokraviFarkhondeh Amin-ShokraviFarkhondeh Amin-Shokravi ORCID1,*, Reza RajabiReza Rajabi2, Nargess ZiaeeNargess Ziaee3
1Department of Health Education, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
2Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Tehran University, Tehran, Iran
3Sama Technical and Vocational Training School, Islamic Azad Branch, Tehran, Iran


Asian Journal of Sports Medicine:Vol. 2, issue 1; 37-43
Published online:Feb 28, 2011
Article type:Research Article
Received:Oct 10, 2010
Accepted:Jan 10, 2011
How to Cite:Farkhondeh Amin-ShokraviReza RajabiNargess ZiaeeExercise Effects on Risk of Cardiovascular Disease among Iranian Women.Asian J Sports Med.2(1):34827.https://doi.org/10.5812/asjsm.34827.

Abstract

Purpose:

Physical inactivity is more prevalent among women than men, varies by ethnic group, and becomes increasingly prevalent with age. The aim of this study was to examine the effects of a 12-week exercise program on the cardiovascular disease risk and fitness of Iranian middle aged women.

Methods:

This was a randomized controlled trial study. Participants in the training group (n=20) performed treadmill running exercise at a high intensity (70-80% of maximum heart rate, 0% grade) for 30 min/day, 3 days/week. On the other hand, participants in the control group (n=20) were asked to maintain their habitual lifestyle and not change their activity or dietary habits. Measurements of body mass index, waist/hip ratio, blood pressure, total cholesterol, and lipoprotein subtractions were taken before program and after 12 weeks. Changes in 10-year risk scores for coronary heart disease were calculated using Framingham risk equation.

Results:

Significant decreases in systolic and diastolic blood pressure, reduction in 10-year risk of coronary heart disease, and reduction in lipid levels were found within the training group between baseline and 12-week measurements. No changes were found in these parameters within the control group.

Conclusions:

The study provides evidence for the positive effects of exercise training on the reduction of cardiovascular disease risks among women aged 40-55 years.

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