Brisk walking and lipid profile in obese subjects

Abstract

The worldwide prevalence of obesity adults has increased dramatically in the past four decades. Obesity is also recognized as a risk factor for many other non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular disease, various types of cancer, gallbladder diseases, respiratory problems and musculoskeletal disorders also induces type 2 diabetes mellitus. Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity in developed and developing countries. The objectives of the study include a) To estimate the lipid profile in obese subjects, b) To compare lipid profile parameters before and after brisk walking in obese subjects. At baseline, pre-designed questionnaire was used to note down the demographic characteristics age, gender, residential address, telephone number and time spent in physical activity in hours. Anthropometric measurements included body weight, height and BMI is calculated. Fasting blood sample was collected in all the subjects to estimate the levels of Triglycerides and LDL and compared the levels TG and LDL in pre-post intervention in brisk walking group. We found significant reduction in TG an LDL levels in Brisk walking group before and after intervention.