%0 Journal Article
%T Effect of Regular Physical Activity as a Basic Component of Lifestyle Modification on Reducing Major Cardiovascular Risk Factors
%A Mohammad-Reza Naghii
%A Mahdi Almadadi
%J Knowledge & Health Journal
%D 2011
%I Shahroud University of Medical Sciences
%X Introduction: Physical activity has long been considered the cornerstone of interventions and shown extremely important in reducing the burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD). The aim of this study was to examine the association between activity and inactivity and CVD risk factors in healthy military recruits. Methods: Anthropometric indices, lipid-lipoprotein profile, arterial pressures, and fasting blood glucose were assessed in two groups (active=50, inactive=50). Results: Physically active subjects had significantly lower measures of body indices (except height), lower levels of total cholesterol (TC), low density lipoprotein (LDL-C), triglycerides (TG), systolic and diastolic blood pressure (S/DBP), risk factor (TC/HDL ratio), atherogenic index (LDL/HDL ratio), and higher levels of high density lipoprotein (HDL-C). Simple correlation coefficients revealed that body mass index (BMI) and waist to hip ratio (WHR) were significantly associated with SBP in the inactive group, and BMI was inversely associated with HDL-C in both groups with higher magnitude in inactive subjects, and waist circumference (WC) inversely correlated with HDL-C in inactive group. Conclusion: By reducing the risk factors of developing CVD events and significant prevention of its progression, the beneficial properties of physical activity are underscored, and promoting its effectiveness as a support for healthier lifestyles in the community and particularly among military personnel is emphasized.
%K Physical activity
%K Cardiovascular diseases
%K Risk factors
%K Military personnel
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