Step aerobic combined with resistance training improves cutaneous microvascular reactivity in overweight women.

Abstract

AIM:

The aim of the present study was to determine the effect of combined aerobic and resistance exercise training on body weight and cutaneous microvascular reactivity in overweight individuals.

METHODS:

A total of 41 overweight women aged 30-45 years (BMI 25-29.9 kg/m²) were randomized into sedentary time control (CON; N.=15), traditional aerobic dance (AD; N.=11), and step aerobic dance combined with upper-body resistance training (SAR; N.=15) groups. Exercise programs were 50 minutes/session, 3 times/week for 12 weeks.

RESULTS:

Maximal oxygen consumption and 1-RM strength of lower body increased (P<0.05) in the AD and SAR groups. Body mass and BMI decreased (P<0.05) in the SAR group. Plasma concentration of adiponectin increased (P<0.05) whereas leptin concentration did not change. Peak postocclusive reactive hyperemia measured by laser-Doppler fluxmeter improved (P<0.05) in the SAR group. These changes were not observed in the CON or AD groups. Peak occlusive reactive hyperemia was positively and significantly correlated with adiponectin level (r=0.23).

CONCLUSION:

The present findings suggest that simultaneously performed step aerobic dance and resistance training exerts more favorable effects on weight loss and improving cutaneous microvascular reactivity in overweight women.

• Authors: D Suksom, Y Phanpheng, S Soogarun, S Sapwarobol
• Journal: The Journal of sports medicine and physical fitness (J Sports Med Phys Fitness) Vol. 55 Issue 12 Pg. 1547-54 (Dec 2015) ISSN: 1827-1928 [Electronic] Italy
• PMID: 25303169 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)

Chemical References

• ADIPOQ protein, human
• Adiponectin
• Leptin

Topics

• Adiponectin
• Adult
• Body Weight
• Cardiovascular Diseases (physiopathology, prevention & control)
• Exercise
• Female
• Hemodynamics
• Humans
• Leptin (blood)
• Microcirculation (physiology)
• Middle Aged
• Overweight (physiopathology)
• Oxygen Consumption (physiology)
• Physical Endurance (physiology)
• Physical Fitness
• Regional Blood Flow (physiology)
• Resistance Training
• Skin (blood supply)
• Time Factors