Effects of Brisk Walking on Plasma Lipoprotein(a), Total Antioxidant Status, Aerobic Fitness, Percent Body Fat, Waist Circumference and Resting Blood Pressure in Overweight and Obese Females
Abstract:INTRODUCTION: Obesity is a major public health challenge in many nations including Malaysia. Physical activity has been shown to be a modifiable determinant of obesity and non-communicable diseases. The objective of this study is to investigate the effects of 6 weeks of brisk walking on plasma lipoprotein(a), total antioxidant status, percent body fat, aerobic fitness, waist circumference and resting blood pressure in overweight and obese females. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Thirty-eight females (Age: 23.2 ± 3.9 ye… Show more
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