The Effect of Eight Weeks of Aerobic Training on the Plasma Levels of Adipokines in Postmenopausal Middle-Aged Women
Document Type : Original Article
Abstract
Physical activity is a known modifiable lifestyle means for reducing postmenopausal disease risks, but the relevant biological mechanisms are not well understood. Metabolic factors may be involved. In this study, we aimed at determining the effects of 8weeks of an aerobic training program on plasma levels of adiponectin and leptin in Postmenopausal middle-aged Women. For this purpose, twenty middle-aged healthy Women were selected and assigned in two equal groups of experimental and control based on their body fat percentage. The experimental group participated in 8weeks of aerobic training, 4 days a week in alteration days, at the 65-75 percent of maximum heart rate, but the control group remained sedentary. Blood samples were collected prior to and after the training program for all subjects and plasma adipokines levels were measured. Results showed a decrease in leptin concentrations but significant increase in adiponectin concentrations, following 8weeks of the aerobic training program (p<0.001). In addition, reduction in body fat percentage (p<0.001) negatively correlated with adiponectin (p<0.001) but positively correlated with leptin changes (p<0.001). In postmenopausal middle-aged women, 8weeks of aerobic training reduced body fat percentage and improved plasma adipokines levels, so aerobic training can be considered as an effective way for preventing obesity and associated diseases.
(2011). The Effect of Eight Weeks of Aerobic Training on the Plasma Levels of Adipokines in Postmenopausal Middle-Aged Women. Research in Exercise and Sports Medicine, 2(2), 13-18.
MLA
. "The Effect of Eight Weeks of Aerobic Training on the Plasma Levels of Adipokines in Postmenopausal Middle-Aged Women", Research in Exercise and Sports Medicine, 2, 2, 2011, 13-18.
HARVARD
(2011). 'The Effect of Eight Weeks of Aerobic Training on the Plasma Levels of Adipokines in Postmenopausal Middle-Aged Women', Research in Exercise and Sports Medicine, 2(2), pp. 13-18.
CHICAGO
, "The Effect of Eight Weeks of Aerobic Training on the Plasma Levels of Adipokines in Postmenopausal Middle-Aged Women," Research in Exercise and Sports Medicine, 2 2 (2011): 13-18,
VANCOUVER
The Effect of Eight Weeks of Aerobic Training on the Plasma Levels of Adipokines in Postmenopausal Middle-Aged Women. Research in Exercise and Sports Medicine, 2011; 2(2): 13-18.
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