TABLE 1.
Overall benefits from physical activity
Author | Study | Country | Sample size | Intervention(s) | Benefits |
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Sugiura et al30 | Clinical | Japan | 48F | Increasing number of steps | Reduced serum lipid levels |
Rognmo et al31 | Clinical | Norway | 4846 (3392M, 1454F) | Short-duration aerobic exercise | Reduced risk of CVD |
Collier et al32 | Clinical | USA | 30 (20M, 10F) | Four weeks of aerobic or resistance training | Reduced arterial stiffness |
Johnson et al33 | Clinical | Australia | 23 (15M, 8F) | Four weeks of aerobic cycling exercise | Reduced serum triglyceride levels |
Ho et al34 | Clinical | Australia | 97 (16M, 81F) | Combined aerobic and resistance exercise | Increased aerobic capacity and fat mobilization |
Zhang et al35 | Clinical | China | 518F | Short-duration anaerobic exercise | Decreased systemic blood pressure and heart rateIncreased aerobic capacity |
Braith & Stewart36 | Review | USA | N/R | Resistance exercise | Improved insulin sensitivity |
Meka et al37 | Review | USA | N/R | Resistance exercise | Reduced muscle weakness |
Patel et al38 | Review | USA | N/R | Aerobic/anaerobic exercise | Improved health markers and cardiovascular function |
Williams et al39 | Scientific Statement (AHA) | USA | N/R | Resistance exercise | Enhanced muscular strength and endurance and quality of life |
AHA, American Heart Association; CVD, cardiovascular disease; F, females; M, males; N/R, not reported.