Physical activity is favorably associated with arterial stiffness in patients with obesity and elevated metabolic risk.

Karsten KönigsteinDenis InfangerChristopher KlenkJustin CarrardTimo HinrichsArno Schmidt-Trucksäss

Published in: International journal of clinical practice (2020)

Higher MVPA is associated with lower composite arterial stiffness independent of CRF and the number of metabolic risk factors in patients with obesity and further metabolic risk factors. Thus, lifestyle interventions should aim for an increase in MVPA. BaPWV may improve the monitoring of favorable effects of MVPA, even if an improvement of VO2 peak cannot be obtained.

Keyphrases

risk factors
physical activity
metabolic syndrome
weight loss
insulin resistance
blood pressure
type diabetes
weight gain
high fat diet induced
body mass index
depressive symptoms