The effects of regular aerobic exercises on blood lipids and some physical fitness parameters of obese boys

Abstract

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of 12 week aerobic exercise program on blood lipids and health related fitness components in obese boys. In this study, a total of 38 boys were recruited as exercise group (n=19) and control group (n=19). Participants joined sessions for 60 min per day, 3 days per week for 12-week. There were significant differences in weight, BMI, flexibility, sit-ups, hand grip for both hands, VO2max, skin fold measurements (thigh, triceps, biceps, abdomen, suprailiac, subscapula and chest), body fat percent, heart rate, HDL, LDL, total cholesterol and triglyceride between pre-test and post test scores in the exercise group (p<0.05). It was concluded that regular aerobic exercise may affect health related fitness components and blood lipids positively in boys. In consequences, regular aerobic exercises can reduce obesity in boys.©IDOSI Publications, 2013.