The Effects of a Combined Exercise Training Program on Vascular Health and Metabolic Profile in Obese Adolescent Girls.

The Effects of a 12- Week Combined Exercise Training Program on Arterial Stiffness, Endothelial Function, Inflammatory Markers and Metabolic Profile in Obese Adolescent Girls: A Pilot Study.

The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of 12 weeks of combined exercise training (CET) on arterial stiffness, endothelial function, inflammatory markers, insulin resistance, and body composition in obese adolescent girls. Thirty obese adolescent girls participated in this study. The girls were randomly divided into CET group (n=15) and control group (n=15). The CET group performed concurrent resistance training followed by aerobic training at 40-70% of the heart rate reserves (HRR) 3 days/week for 12 weeks. Plasma nitric oxide, endothelin-1, C-reactive protein, arterial stiffness, homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR), glucose, insulin, and the adiponectin/leptin ratio were measured before and after the 12-weeks study.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Obese with hyperinsulinemia
• Abdominal obesity
• Sedentary (no regular exercise training or physical activity)
• No weight loss diet during last 6 months.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Hypertension
• Pregnancy
• Chronic disease