Department of Physical Therapy for Cardiovascular/Respiratory Disorder and Geriatrics, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Egypt
Online published on 16 May, 2013.
The present study examined Anthropometry, C-reactive protein (CRP) and physical function in obese women after combined exercise program.
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.
In both groups, the results revealed significant increase in all measurements (p<0.05) except CRP level, chair rising test time, and BMI which exhibited significant reduction (p<0.05). The effect of age showed that there was no significant difference between the two groups (p>0.05).
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.
Exercise, CRP, Physical Function, Obesity
