Effect of physical fitness exercise on the distribution of plasma high density lipoprotein cholesterol and other lipid fractions
Abstract
The effect of participation in a physical fitness programme of
moderate intensity on plasma lipoprotein cholesterols, total cholesterol,
triglycerides and apolipoprotein-A levels was investigated.
Forty-nine inactive individuals participated in a sixteen week
exercise programme that consisted of three sessions weekly with one
and one-half hours in each session. The results were compared with
those of a non-participating group.
Results suggest that a programme of physical exercise of moderate
intensity of a relatively short duration (sixteen weeks) can have a
beneficial effect by modifying the plasma lipid constituents in
potentially high risk individuals, particularly those over 40 years
who have low HDL-cholesterol blood levels.
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