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Effect of exercise on anthropometric measures and serum lipids in older individuals: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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13 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 29 citations in OpenAlex.
- Aerobic physical activity, cardiorespiratory fitness, and non-communicable diseases risk in older adults: a systematic review.BMC geriatrics · 2026Pooled it
- Japan Atherosclerosis Society (JAS) Guidelines for Prevention of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Diseases 2017.Journal of atherosclerosis and thrombosis · 2018Guideline
- The 2017 Dutch Physical Activity Guidelines.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2018Pooled it
- Effect of 5 years of exercise training on the cardiovascular risk profile of older adults: the Generation 100 randomized trial.European heart journal · 2022Trial
- Effectiveness of the physical activity intervention program in the PREDIMED-Plus study: a randomized controlled trial.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2018Trial
- 12-week concurrent brisk walking and Taijiquan (Tai Chi) improve balance, flexibility, and muscular strength of Chinese older women.PloS one · 2023Article
- Community-Based Exercise and Lifestyle Program Improves Health Outcomes in Older Adults with Type 2 Diabetes.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Validation of the Urban Walkability Perception Questionnaire (UWPQ) in the Balearic Islands.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Article
- Bone marrow fat fraction assessment in regard to physical activity: KORA FF4-3-T MR imaging in a population-based cohort.European radiology · 2020Article
- Observational
- Associations of daily activities measured by a pattern-recognition activity monitor with overall and abdominal obesity in older people: the IMPACT65+ study.International journal of obesity (2005) · 2019Article
- Counting Footsteps with a Pedometer to Improve HMW Adiponectin and Metabolic Syndrome among Young Female Adults in the United Arab Emirates.Journal of obesity · 2018Article
- Impact of physical activity on the association between lipid profiles and mortality among older people.Scientific reports · 2017Article
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Abstract
objectivesOverweight and obesity are increasing in individuals over age 60 years. This systematic review quantifies the effect of exercise on body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC) and lipids in overweight and obese individuals over the age of 60 years. SETTINGS: Nine randomised controlled trials conducted in Brazil, Great Britain, Iceland, Japan and the USA compared aerobic and/or resistance exercise with a control group.
participantsFinal analysis reviewed 1166 participants over the age of 60 years for 3-9 months. PRIMARY OUTCOME MEASURES: This study reviewed the effects of exercise on BMI, WC and low-density lipoprotein (LDL).
resultsExercise produced a significant reduction in BMI (-1.01 kg/m(2), 95% CI -2.00 to -0.01) and WC (-3.09 cm, 95% CI -4.14 to -2.04) but not LDL cholesterol (-0.31 mg/dL, 95% CI -0.81 to 0.19). Analyses revealed substantial heterogeneity likely due to the type and intensity of exercise. Data on adverse effects were minimal. The overall level of evidence is moderate due to imprecision and heterogeneity.
conclusionsExercise in overweight and obese older individuals improves anthropometric measures such as BMI and WC. The effect of exercise on serum lipids is unclear.
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