Effect of pyramidal training on selected risk factors of atherosclerosis in women with central obesity.
cathrien sobhy,
Marwa Elsayed,
Lilian Naoum
et al.
Abstract:Background: Central obesity is linked to atherosclerosis, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Atherosclerosis improved with aerobic exercise intensity and diet restriction. Previously, progressive aerobic (pyramidal) training was not tested on specific atherosclerosis risk factors in centrally obese women. Purpose: To examine the influence of pyramidal training exercise on a specific risk factor for atherosclerosis in women with central obesity. Methods: The study included 50 centrally obese women aged 30-40… Show more
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