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Combined Exercise Program Reduces C- Reactive Protein in Obese Women


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1 Department of Physical Therapy for Cardiovascular/Respiratory Disorder and Geriatrics, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Egypt
     

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Objective: The present study examined Anthropometry, C-reactive protein (CRP) and physical function in obese women after combined exercise program.

Materials and Method: Obese women (n= 40; from 20-30 years; BMI; 35.0-39.9 kg/m2) were recruited for a 3 month trial. Participants were divided into group I (n=12; age from 20 to less than 25) and group II (n=28; age from 25 to 30). Participants in both groups had been received a combined aerobic and anaerobic exercise program 3 days/week. Anthropometry, CRP and physical function (4 meter walking velocity, chair rising test time, 6 min walking distance, hand grip strength) were assessed at baseline and 3 month.

Result: In both groups, the results revealed significant increase in all measurements (p0.05).

Conclusion: Results provide evidence that combination of aerobic and anaerobic exercises experienced by obese adults can reduce CRP level and improve physical function. This can be translated into enhanced quality of life.


Keywords

Exercise, CRP, Physical Function, Obesity
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Hany Ezzat Obaya
Department of Physical Therapy for Cardiovascular/Respiratory Disorder and Geriatrics, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Egypt
Basant Hamdy
Department of Physical Therapy for Cardiovascular/Respiratory Disorder and Geriatrics, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Egypt

Abstract


Objective: The present study examined Anthropometry, C-reactive protein (CRP) and physical function in obese women after combined exercise program.

Materials and Method: Obese women (n= 40; from 20-30 years; BMI; 35.0-39.9 kg/m2) were recruited for a 3 month trial. Participants were divided into group I (n=12; age from 20 to less than 25) and group II (n=28; age from 25 to 30). Participants in both groups had been received a combined aerobic and anaerobic exercise program 3 days/week. Anthropometry, CRP and physical function (4 meter walking velocity, chair rising test time, 6 min walking distance, hand grip strength) were assessed at baseline and 3 month.

Result: In both groups, the results revealed significant increase in all measurements (p0.05).

Conclusion: Results provide evidence that combination of aerobic and anaerobic exercises experienced by obese adults can reduce CRP level and improve physical function. This can be translated into enhanced quality of life.


Keywords


Exercise, CRP, Physical Function, Obesity

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