This study investigated the effects of a step-aerobics program versus a core exercise program on serum non-HDL-C levels and other cardiometabolic parameters in sedentary women with overweight/obesity.
Who can participate
Age range25 Years – 45 Years
SexFEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Female sex, aged 25-45 years.
* Sedentary lifestyle, defined as engaging in less than 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week for the preceding six months.
* Overweight or Class I Obesity, defined according to World Health Organization (WHO) criteria as a Body Mass Index (BMI) between 25.0 and 34.9 kg/m².
* Willingness to participate in a 16-week supervised exercise program and provide written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Presence of diagnosed CVD, uncontrolled hypertension (Systolic Blood Pressure \>140 mmHg or Diastolic Blood Pressure \>90 mmHg), or diabetes mellitus (Type 1 or 2).
* Current or past use (within 6 months) of lipid-lowering medications, antihypertensive drugs, or any medication known to affect metabolism.
* Active smoking.
* Pregnancy or lactation.
* Any musculoskeletal, orthopedic, or other medical condition that would prevent safe participation in the exercise programs.
* Participation in any structured, regular exercise program within the past six months.
What they're measuring
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Serum Non-High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (Non-HDL-C) levels measured via enzymatic assay (mg/dL)on HDL levels in overweight or obese, sedentary individuals.
Timeframe: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-Intervention (Week 16)