Key result
Increased fitness and reduced fatness in master athletes are associated with higher HDL-C and lower triglycerides, with waist-to-hip ratio predicting triglycerides (r2=0.45).
Why the study?
How do physical fitness and body composition affect lipoprotein lipids and postheparin lipases in healthy older men?
Population
56 healthy older men, mean age 65+/-1 years, with no family history of CAD, weight stable on AHA diets.
Comparison
Master athlete status vs Lean sedentary and obese sedentary status
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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May support fitness promotion for lipids in older men; leaves open causality and needs prospective trials.
Cross-Sectional (n=56)
How do physical fitness and body composition affect lipoprotein lipids and postheparin lipases in healthy older men?
Increased physical fitness and reduced adiposity in older men are associated with a favorable lipid profile, potentially mediated by higher LPL and lower HL activities.
Goldberg et al. (2000) conducted a cross-sectional in Healthy older men (n=56). Physical fitness and body composition vs. Sedentary lifestyle (lean and obese) was evaluated on Lipoprotein lipids and postheparin lipases. Increased fitness and reduced fatness in master athletes are associated with higher HDL-C and lower triglycerides, with waist-to-hip ratio predicting triglycerides (r2=0.45).
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