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The Effect of exercise training on lipid profile in Iranian elderly: a systematic review article
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Sahar Ghasemipour   , Zohreh Shanazari * |
| Exercise Physiology Department, Faculty of Sports Sciences, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran. |
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Abstract: (823 Views) |
Objectives: Physical activity and exercise as a part of a healthy lifestyle in the prevention and treatment of many diseases, including cardiovascular diseases and improving the risk of related factors such as lipid profile, have always been considered. Increasing HDL and decreasing LDL, TG and cholesterol are among the strongest factors to prevent cardiovascular diseases. Aging is a complex process of physiological and social changes that lead to various diseases. The number of elderly people in the world is increasing dramatically, and it should be noted that the rapid aging of the population represents a major public health burden. The study aimed reviewing and analyzing existing studies regarding the effectiveness of different exercise training protocols on lipid profile in elderly people.
methods & Materials: The present systematic review research was conducted by a comprehensive search in SID, Irandoc and Magiran databases for articles published in the last ten years. Key words "lipid profile", "aging" and "exercises" in Farsi language and the results of 18 eligible studies with 525 participants.
Results: It seems that different sports exercises have a positive effect on the lipid profile of the elderly, regardless of the intensity and type of exercise. These factors are effective for the prevention and early diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases
Conclusion: it is suggested to use different sports exercises to improve the lipid profile in the elderly. Also, in future researches, the effect of various exercise protocols should be investigated to identify the best and most effective protocol, and more effective protocols should be introduced.
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| Keywords: lipid profile, aging, exercise |
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Type of Study: Review |
Subject:
geriatric rehabilitation
Received: 2024/09/23 | Accepted: 2024/08/31 | Published: 2024/08/31
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