Regular physical activity as a basic component of lifestyle modification reduces major cardiovascular risk factors among male armored force personnel of Shabestar army installation in Iran

Naghii, Mohammad Reza; Almadadi, M; Zarchi, Ali Akbar Karimi

doi:10.3233/wor-2011-1222

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“…Physical activity has always been the main intervening factor in reducing of heart disease. The results of Nagi’s 2011 study showed that people who do physical activities regularly have less cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood pressure and also have a more appropriate Body Mass Index (BMI) ( 40 ). This study had some limitations.…”

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Health-related variables and predictors of Health-promoting Lifestyle in cardiovascular disease patients

Mohsenipouya¹,

Majlessi²,

Shojaeizadeh³

et al. 2016

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IntroductionThe principal cause for death in the world is cardiovascular disease. Poor lifestyle is a contributing element in this regard. The objective of this study was to estimate the effects of health-related variables and lifestyle variables on the results of exercise stress tests in patients with cardiovascular disease in Iran.MethodsThe study population in this case-control study was 220 patients who were candidates for exercise stress tests in Mazandaran Province (Iran) in 2015. The patients were divided randomly into two groups based on the results of their exercise stress tests, i.e., positive (110 patients) and negative (110 patients). The data collection tool was a standard questionnaire entitled “Health promotion lifestyle profile-II.” The data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, the chi-squared test, and logistic regression by SPSS version 22 software.ResultsThe risk of a positive exercise stress test increases with age. The age group above 65 was 1.049 times more at risk of a positive exercise stress test than the age group of less than 45. The people with dyslipidemia had 1.635 times greater risk of positive exercise stress tests than the group without dyslipidemia. In addition, patients with hypertension had 1.579 times greater risk of positive exercise stress tests than the group without hypertension. The lack of individual health responsibility (Odds ratio (OR): 1.622), stress management (OR: 1.592), and physical activity (OR: 1.245) contributed more to positive exercise tests than the other risk factors.ConclusionEducational interventions can improve the responsibility for health, physical activity, and stress management among people with the risk of cardiovascular disease.

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Health-related variables and predictors of Health-promoting Lifestyle in cardiovascular disease patients

Mohsenipouya¹,

Majlessi²,

Shojaeizadeh³

et al. 2016

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“…The results of research by Lee et al, which was performed with the aim of monitoring and controlling obesity in people using certain obesity management services through a smartphone for 24 weeks, showed that after the intervention, the amount of FBS levels decreased significantly in the study group as compared to the control group (4). Also, another study had found similar results (31). On the other hand, it is known that physical activity causes the loss of fats by reducing hepatic glucose production, in-365 creasing insulin secretion from the pancreas, and increasing insulin sensitivity to control blood sugar (32).…”

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Effect of Regular Physical Activity on Metabolic Parameters and Anthropometric Indices in Obese Military Personnel: A Quasi-Experimental Study

Pourtaghi¹,

Bidel²,

Madvari³

et al. 2021

Turk J Endocrinol Metab

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Objective: In recent decades, the world has witnessed a rapid rise in obesity, which has also become a problem in military health care systems. This study aimed to determine the changes in blood lipid profile, blood glucose levels, and anthropometric indices upon regular physical activity in obese men among military personnel. Material and Methods: This study involves quasi-experimental research conducted on 265 military personnel. The subjects underwent physical activities continuously for 2 months under coach supervision. The mean values of blood lipid and blood glucose profiles, as well as the anthropometric indices of these individuals before and after the study period, were compared. To make comparisons, the statistical t-test and standardized mean difference (SMD) with 95% confidence interval were used. Results: Results of this study indicate that after regular physical activity, the mean values of triglyceride levels [SMD=-0.390, p<0.001], total cholesterol [SMD=-0.259, p=0.003], high-density lipoprotein [SMD=0.387, p<0.001], low-density lipoprotein [SMD=-0.369, p<0.001], and fasting blood sugar [SMD=-0.338, p<0.001] significantly decreased. Based on the test results, the weight [SMD=-0.218, p=0.013] and body mass index [SMD=-0.587, p<0.001] of the individuals had also decreased. Moreover, the waist circumference [SMD=-0.416, p<0.001], hip circumference [SMD=-0.249, p=0.005] and waist-to-hip ratio [SMD=-0.566, p<0.001] also showed a decrease. Conclusion:It is seen in this study that regular physical activity can improve anthropometric indices, blood glucose, and blood lipid profile. It is hence suggested that managers of organizations take adequate measures to encourage employees to exercise and participate in physical sports daily or even make it mandatory, if necessary, for administrative personnel who do not have any physical activity.

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“…Even less understood is the association between testosterone levels and lifestyle factors such as smoking and diet. A study of military males found those who were physically active had significantly higher testosterone levels compared with their matched controls (ie, low physical activity), 42 although an older study did not show a conclusive relationship. 43 Several studies have also found that smoking was associated with either an increase or a decrease in testosterone levels that may depend on the age that smoking was initiated and the history of nonsmokers (never smoked vs quit smoking).…”

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The Association of Free Testosterone Levels in Men and Lifestyle Factors and Chronic Disease Status

Cardarelli

Singh

Meyer

et al. 2014

J Prim Care Community Health

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Regular physical activity as a basic component of lifestyle modification reduces major cardiovascular risk factors among male armored force personnel of Shabestar army installation in Iran

Cited by 13 publications

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Health-related variables and predictors of Health-promoting Lifestyle in cardiovascular disease patients

Health-related variables and predictors of Health-promoting Lifestyle in cardiovascular disease patients

Effect of Regular Physical Activity on Metabolic Parameters and Anthropometric Indices in Obese Military Personnel: A Quasi-Experimental Study

The Association of Free Testosterone Levels in Men and Lifestyle Factors and Chronic Disease Status

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