The effects of short-term combined exercise training on telomere length in obese women: a prospective, interventional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Telomere length is inversely associated with the senescence and aging process. Parallelly, obesity can promote telomere shortening. Evidence suggests that physical activity may promote telomere elongation.

Objective

This study's objective is to evaluate the effects of combined exercise training on telomere length in obese women.

Design and methods

Twenty pre-menopausal women (BMI 30-40 kg/m², 20-40 years) submitted to combined training (strength and aerobic exercises), but only 13 finished the protocol. Each exercise session lasted 55 min/day, three times a week, throughout 8 weeks. Anthropometric data, body composition, physical performance (Vo_2max), and 8-h fasting blood samples were taken before and after 8 weeks of training. Leukoc

SUBMITTER: Brandao CFC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6965549 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature