scholarly journals Systematic Physical Exercise and Spirulina maxima Supplementation Improve Body Composition, Cardiorespiratory Fitness, and Blood Lipid Profile: Correlations of a Randomized Double-Blind Controlled Trial

Antioxidants ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 507 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marco Antonio Hernández-Lepe ◽  
Francisco Javier Olivas-Aguirre ◽  
Luis Mario Gómez-Miranda ◽  
Rosa Patricia Hernández-Torres ◽  
José de Jesús Manríquez-Torres ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Oxygen Uptake ◽  
Lipid Profile ◽  
Cardiorespiratory Fitness ◽  
Maximal Oxygen Uptake ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Blood Lipid ◽  
Spirulina Maxima ◽  
Blood Lipid Profile

Cardiovascular diseases are part of the highly preventable chronic diseases associated with changes in lifestyle. Within them, physical activity, low-fat and high-fiber diets are distinguished as the main support for prevention, even when supplementation with nutraceuticals has become a very common practice. Fifty-two young sedentary men with excess body weight (body mass index (BMI) ≥ 25 kg·m−2) were enrolled in a randomized-crossover controlled trial [six weeks of a systematic physical exercise with Spirulina maxima or placebo supplementation (4.5 g·day−1)]. Body composition, blood lipid profile, and maximal oxygen uptake were determined pre/post intervention. Pairwise comparisons showed a significant improvement (p < 0.01) on blood lipid profile in the group of exercise plus Spirulina maxima. Moreover, correlations of absolute changes of BMI, body fat percentage, blood lipids and maximal oxygen uptake were statistically significant (p < 0.01). These results indicate that the Spirulina maxima supplementation could be acting in a synergistic way with exercise due to the enhanced effects on body composition, cardiorespiratory fitness, and blood lipid profile. This phenomenon should be considered to reduce risk of cardiovascular disorders. Trial registration: Clinical Trials, NCT02837666 (July 19, 2016).

scholarly journals High and Low Impact Aerobic Exercise as a Method of Early Prevention of Hypercholesterolaemia Development among Young Women

2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Nowak ◽  
Dorota Kostrzewa-Nowak ◽  
Zbigniew Jastrzębski ◽  
Aleksandra Zarębska ◽  
Krzysztof Ficek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Aerobic Exercise ◽  
Lipid Profile ◽  
Cardiorespiratory Fitness ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Blood Lipid ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Good Tool ◽  
Blood Lipid Profile ◽  
The Impact

AbstractPurpose. Hypercholesterolaemia is a highly prevalent condition that has major health- and cost-related implications for the society. Aerobic-type exercise improves lipoprotein-lipid profiles, cardiorespiratory fitness and body composition in healthy young women. Thus, the aim of the study was to assess the impact of 9 weeks of low-high aerobic-type exercise on the lipid profile among young women. Methods. On the basis of the lipid profile, 64 women (median age, 21.8 years; range, 19.0-24.7 years) were divided into two groups: with low (LRH) and intermediate (IRH) risk of developing hypercholesterolaemia. The participants completed a 9-week-long low-high aerobic exercise programme. Before and after the training programme, we determined the lipid profile: triglycerides (TG), total cholesterol (TC), lipoprotein cholesterol: HDL-C and LDL-C, and glucose levels. Selected cardiorespiratory fitness variables and body composition were also determined. Results. It was found that aerobic-type fitness exercise in the IRH group caused statistically significant decreases in TC and TG levels in comparison with baseline values. Significant increase in maximum oxygen uptake and decrease in HDL-C in the LRH group were also observed. Conclusions. Aerobic fitness exercises, a combination of two alternating styles, could influence the blood lipid profile by decreasing plasma TC and TG levels. In non-athlete women, physical activity may be a good tool to prevent cardiovascular diseases.

scholarly journals Effect of Spirulina maxima Supplementation and a Systematic Physical Exercise Program on Body Composition and Cardiorespiratory Fitness of Overweight or Obese Subjects: A Double Blind Randomized, Crossover Controlled Trial

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marco Antonio Hernández-Lepe ◽  
José Alberto López-Díaz ◽  
Marco Antonio Juárez-Oropeza ◽  
Rosa Patricia Hernández-Torres ◽  
Abraham Wall-Medrano ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Cardiorespiratory Fitness ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Spirulina Maxima ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Fitness Parameters ◽  
Obese Subjects

: Background: Overweight and obesity are major risk factors for many chronic diseases, and weight-loss interventions often include systematic exercising and nutritional supplements. The purpose of this study was to determine the independent/synergistic effects of Spirulina maxima supplementation (6-week, 4.5 g/day) and a systematic physical exercise program (6 weeks/ 2 times) on body composition and cardiorespiratory fitness of overweight and obese subjects. Methods: 27 overweight and 25 obese sedentary male subjects were assigned to four interventions through a randomized double-blind, crossover controlled trial: Physical exercise program with (SE) or without (Ex) Spirulina maxima or no-exercise program with (Sm) and without (C) Spirulina maxima. Body composition and cardiorespiratory fitness parameters were taken during a maximal intensity test. Results: As compared to C group, SE, Sm and Ex groups reduced (p &lt; 0.05) their body fat percentage while improving their maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max; r = &minus;0.40), being obese subjects more benefited. Weight loss, time to reach fatigue and onset of blood lactate accumulation were improved in both Spirulina maxima supplemented groups, regardless the subjects&rsquo; body composition. Conclusions: Spirulina maxima supplementation synergistically improves the effects of systematic exercise in body composition and cardiorespiratory fitness parameters in overweight but mostly in obese adults.

scholarly journals Effect of Arthrospira (Spirulina) maxima Supplementation and a Systematic Physical Exercise Program on the Body Composition and Cardiorespiratory Fitness of Overweight or Obese Subjects: A Double-Blind, Randomized, and Crossover Controlled Trial

Marine Drugs ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (10) ◽  
pp. 364 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marco Hernández-Lepe ◽  
José López-Díaz ◽  
Marco Juárez-Oropeza ◽  
Rosa Hernández-Torres ◽  
Abraham Wall-Medrano ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Cardiorespiratory Fitness ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
The Body ◽  
Spirulina Maxima ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Fitness Parameters ◽  
Obese Subjects

Excess weight and obesity are major risk factors for many chronic diseases, and weight-loss interventions often include systematic exercise and nutritional supplements. The purpose of this study was to determine the independent/synergistic effects of Arthrospira (Spirulina) maxima supplementation (six weeks, 4.5 g·day−1) and a systematic physical exercise program (six weeks, twice weekly) on the body composition and cardiorespiratory fitness of overweight and obese subjects. To achieve this, 27 overweight and 25 obese sedentary male subjects were assigned to four interventions through a randomized double-blind, crossover controlled trial: A physical exercise program, with (SE) or without (Ex) Spirulina maxima; or no-exercise program, with (Sm) and without (C) Spirulina maxima. The body composition and cardiorespiratory fitness parameters were taken during a maximum intensity test. As compared to the C group, the body fat percentage of the SE, Sm and Ex groups was reduced (p < 0.05), while their maximal oxygen uptake improved (r = −0.40), and obese subjects benefited more significantly. Weight loss, the time to reach fatigue and the onset of blood lactate accumulation were improved in both of the Spirulina maxima supplemented groups, regardless of the subjects’ body weight. Spirulina maxima supplementation synergistically improves the effects of systematic exercise on body composition and cardiorespiratory fitness parameters in overweight, but mostly in individuals with obesity. Trial registration: Clinical Trials, NCT02837666. Registered 19 July 2016.

Effects of a 1-year randomised controlled trial of resistance training on blood lipid profile and chylomicron concentration in older men

2016 ◽  
Vol 116 (11-12) ◽  
pp. 2113-2123 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anthony P. James ◽  
Joanna Whiteford ◽  
Timothy R. Ackland ◽  
Satvinder S. Dhaliwal ◽  
Jenni J. Woodhouse ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomised Controlled Trial ◽  
Resistance Training ◽  
Lipid Profile ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Blood Lipid ◽  
Older Men ◽  
Blood Lipid Profile ◽  
Randomised Controlled

scholarly journals The effects of daily intake timing of almond on the body composition and blood lipid profile of healthy adults

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 479 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yanan Liu ◽  
Hyo-Jeong Hwang ◽  
Hyesook Ryu ◽  
You-Suk Lee ◽  
Hyun-Sook Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Lipid Profile ◽  
Daily Intake ◽  
Blood Lipid ◽  
Healthy Adults ◽  
The Body ◽  
Blood Lipid Profile
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