Key result
A 3-year structured exercise program was associated with significant increases in BMI, waist circumference, and percent body fat (p < .01), with no significant change in blood pressure.
Why the study?
The study was conducted to investigate body composition and blood pressure as potential coronary artery disease risk factors after 3 years of participation in a structured exercise program.
Does a long-term structured exercise program improve body composition and blood pressure in adults?
Cohort (n=32)
Does a long-term structured exercise program improve body composition and blood pressure in adults?
A 3-year structured exercise program without dietary control was associated with significant increases in BMI, waist circumference, and body fat, highlighting the importance of diet in managing coronary risk factors.
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Body composition and BP tracking during exercise may flag CAD risk; leaves open confirmation in larger prospective studies.
The purpose of this study was to investigate body composition and blood pressure as potential risk factors for coronary artery disease after 3 years of participation in a structured exercise program. The sample group was comprised of 21 male participants (66%) and 11 (34%) female participants with a mean age of 55 years who attended the exercise program and completed health and fitness testing annually. Participants did cardiovascular, strength, and flexibility training 5 days a week with an average attendance of 70%. After 3 years, BMI, waist circumference, and percent body fat increased significantly (p < .01); blood pressure levels did not change significantly (p > .05). Low control of diet may have contributed to worsening body composition measurements.
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Maryse Wells (2020) conducted a cohort in Coronary artery disease risk factors (n=32). Structured exercise program was evaluated on Body composition (BMI, waist circumference, percent body fat) and blood pressure (p=< .01). A 3-year structured exercise program was associated with significant increases in BMI, waist circumference, and percent body fat (p < .01), with no significant change in blood pressure.
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