To determine the effect of aerobic exercise training on arterial stiffness and hemodynamics in obese adults. Proper evidence on the effect of aerobic exercise training on both arterial stiffness and hemodynamics are sparsely present in obese adults whereas separate studies were done in mainly hypertensive and cardiovascular disease populations.
Obese adults always have been trying to improve their quality of life by managing the complications associated with obesity like arterial stiffness and disturbed hemodynamics.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
34
Hospital-based aerobic exercise training for 15-30 minutes including pre and post-vitals assessment. 3x/week on alternate days for 8 weeks at 40-70% of HR Max
Patient education and counseling with diet plan.Walking 3 days15min/day for 8 weeks
Polyclinic Hospital
Islamabad, Punjab Province, Pakistan
Arterial Stiffness
Gradual fragmentation and loss of elastin fibers and accumulation of stiffer collagen fibers in the arterial wall. Calculated through Arterial stiffness index.
Time frame: 6 weeks
Hemodynamics
Factors that govern blood flow calculated through Rate Pressure Product.
Time frame: 6 weeks
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