Physical Activity and Physical Fitness as Determinants of Cardiometabolic Risk Factors_a Comparison between African Americans and Caucasian College Students

2014 ◽  
Vol 46 ◽  
pp. 166
Author(s):  
Gina M. Many ◽  
Garrett I. Ash ◽  
Dustin S. Hittel ◽  
Joseph M. Devaney ◽  
Whitney Barfield ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
College Students ◽  
African Americans ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Cardiometabolic Risk

Effect of Levels of Exercise on Psychological Mood States, Physical Fitness, and Plasma Beta-Endorphin

1986 ◽  
Vol 63 (3) ◽  
pp. 1099-1105 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jean M. Williams ◽  
Deborah Getty
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
College Students ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Aerobic Exercise ◽  
Mood States ◽  
Placebo Control ◽  
Beta Endorphin ◽  
Psychological Mood

Aerobic exercise which resulted in a significant improvement in cardiovascular functioning had no more effect on psychological mood states than did the placebo control of participation in nonaerobic recreational games or no exercise and sport at all ( N = 430 college students). Beta-endorphin levels with the 41 depressed subjects were not a biochemical link that might explain the possible influence of physical activity on depression.

Effect of weight loss on cardiometabolic risk factors in obese patients

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
A Penesova ◽  
J Babjakova ◽  
A Havranova ◽  
R Imrich ◽  
M Vlcek
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Insulin Sensitivity ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Cardiometabolic Risk ◽  
Hdl Cholesterol ◽  
Diet And Physical Activity ◽  
Life Style Intervention ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B

Abstract Background Central obesity and dyslipidemia are a cardinal features of the metabolic syndrome and represents increased cardiometabolic risk. It has been shown that weight loss is capable to improve insulin sensitivity and lipid parameters. The aim of our study was to analyze the effect of a weight-lowering program (diet and physical activity) on LDL- and HDL-cholesterol subfractions and cardiometabolic risk factors (waist circumference, blood pressure, insulin sensitivity, physical fitness). Methods We studied 2 groups of obese subjects, group A composed of 43 patients with obesity grade 1 and 2 (30F/13M; age: 43.2 ±12.4 years; BMI 31.3 ± 6.1 kg/m2); group B composed of patients with obesity grade 3 (6F/7M; age: 34.7 ±9.8 years; BMI 51.7 ± 7.9 kg/m2). The weight loss interventional program (NCT02325804) in duration of 8-week (group A) or 24 weeks (group B) consisted of hypocaloric diet and physical activity. Body composition, physical fitness, blood lipids profile (using the Lipoprint system (Quantimetrix Corp., CA, USA), and insulin sensitivity were measured. Results The average weight loss was 7.3±1.9 kg in group A and 35.3±16.0 kg in group B. Systolic, diastolic blood pressure (BP) as well as heart rate decreased in group A, in group B only systolic BP. Fasting plasma glucose and insulin decreased as well as insulin sensitivity and physical fitness has been improved after intervention. Total, LDL2, HDL2 cholesterol, as well as triglycerides (TG) decreased with weight in group A and total, LDL, TG, VLDL, LDL2 large, and small HDL subfractions decreased and intermediate HDL increased in group B. Conclusions Short term life style intervention (diet and physical activity) in patients with obesity lead to notable improvement of cardiometabolic parameters (decreased body fat mass, improved insulin sensitivity, lipid profile) as well as atheroprotective changes in LDL subfractions. Funding Supported by grants APVV 17-0099; VEGA 2/0129/20; VEGA 2/0072/18 Key messages Short term life style intervention in patients with obesity lead to notable improvement of cardiometabolic parameters. Weight-lowering program (diet and physical activity) lead to positive changes in LDL- and HDL-cholesterol subfractions.

scholarly journals Fit into College: A Program to Improve Physical Activity and Dietary Intake Lifestyles among College Students

2011 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Topp ◽  
Jean S. Edward ◽  
S. Lee Ridner ◽  
Dean E. Jacks ◽  
Karen Newton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
College Students ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Transtheoretical Model ◽  
College Freshmen ◽  
Health Behavior Change ◽  
Excess Body Weight ◽  
Health Related

The purpose of this study was to determine whether a 10-week program could improve physical activity, physical fitness, body weight, dietary intake, and perceptions of exercise and diet among college 30 healthy college freshmen. Outcomes were measured at baseline, and following the 10-week program. The weekly sessions incorporated constructs of the Transtheoretical Model of Health Behavior Change and were administered by fitness interns who were junior or senior college students enrolled in health-related majors. The participants presented with low physical activity, physical fitness, and poor dietary intake, and 50% were overweight/obese (BMI > 25). Participants demonstrated gains in their physical fitness and their perceived benefits to engaging in exercise and decreased their perceived barriers to engaging in exercise and a healthy diet. College freshmen presented with low levels of physical activity, poor dietary intake, and excess body weight. A peer-administered program can improve these measures and favorably change perceptions of exercise and diet.

Associations between measures of health-related physical fitness and cardiometabolic risk factors in college students

2018 ◽  
Vol 66 (8) ◽  
pp. 754-766 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Buresh ◽  
Lyndsey M. Hornbuckle ◽  
Danielle Garrett ◽  
Hannah Garber ◽  
Andrew Woodward
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
College Students ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Cardiometabolic Risk ◽  
Cardiometabolic Risk Factors ◽  
Health Related
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