Comparing the effect of three training programs on hs-CRP and lipid profile in inactive women

Introduction and Objectives: Impairment of lipid profile and inflammatory markers may both increase the incidence of cardiovascular disease. So, many studies have been done regarding the effect of exercise on these factors. However, the fewer studies have examined the effect of various exercise types. The aim of current study was the comparison of six weeks resistance, endurance and concurrent exercises on Lipid profile and CRP in inactive woman. In previous studies, the impact of training programs were conducted separately, or, both resistance and endurance phase order was in a training session. But in the present study, in addition to the three types of training implementation, the order of resistance and endurance phases was in separate training sessions. Methodology: 44 healthy women with an average age of 20.2±1.5 years and a BMI of 20.9±2/2kg/m2 were placed in four groups: resistance, endurance, concurrent and control (each group of 11 people). Training programs were conducted for six weeks and three days a week. Resistance protocol involves weightlifting with 60-75% of one repetition maximum, and endurance protocol included aerobic blocks with 60-75% of maximum heart rate. In concurrent protocol, subjects performed one session of resistance training and in the next session they did the endurance training. Blood samples were collected 36 hours before and after the finishing training period. Results: The results showed CRP in the resistance group was reduced significantly (p=0.007). In the concurrent group, HDL (p=0.007) and LDL (P=0.033) were significantly increased and decreased, respectively. However, no significant changes were found in none of other variables in any of the groups. Conclusion: These results indicate that those kinds of protocols which at least one of their components includes resistance exercises had a better effect on inflammation indicators and lipid profile.