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Effects of Exercise on the Body Composition and Lipid Profile of Individuals with Obesity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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Kim, Kyoung-Bae, Kim, Kijin, Kim, Changsun, Kang, Suh-Jung, Kim, Hyo Jeong, Yoon, Seok, Shin, Yun-A·2019·Journal of Obesity & Metabolic Syndrome

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BACKGROUND: Numerous researchers have worked to develop treatments for obesity; however, the prevalence of obesity continues to increase in many countries. Moreover, the effects of physical activity and exercise on obesity remain unclear. Therefore, it is necessary to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the relationship between exercise and obesity using mediator variables such as the mode of exercise. METHODS: Our review focuses on research tracking the effects of exercise on obesity conducted from 2007 to 2016 and available in any of three databases: Embase, PubMed, and EBSCO Academic Search Premier. The keywords used in the search were "exercise and obesity" and "exercise and obese." RESULTS: The average size of the effects that exercise interventions have on body mass index (standardized mean difference [SMD], 0.533), waist circumference (SMD, 0.666), total cholesterol (SMD, 0.721), and triglyceride (TG; SMD, 0.603) were medium or larger. Exercise had greater effects on the outward appearance of obesity (body mass index, waist circumference) than on its practical factors (weight, % body fat). The effect of exercise on TG (SMD, 0.603) was larger than that on low-density lipoprotein (SMD, 0.406) and high-density lipoprotein (SMD, -0.222). Exercise duration (weeks of exercise) and intensity correlate better than exercise time (minutes per week) with a large and consistent improvement in adult obesity. CONCLUSION: We suggest that individuals with obesity should exercise consistently to achieve significant improvements in their health.

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Authors
Kim, K.-B., Kim, K., Kim, C., Kang, S.-J., Kim, H. J., Yoon, S., & Shin, Y.-A.
Affiliations
  • Korea Military Academy (KR)
  • Dongduk Women's University (KR)
  • Sangmyung University (KR)
  • Korea National Sport University (KR)
  • Chowan University (US)
  • Dankook University (KR)
Corresponding author
Shin, Yun-A
Venue
Journal of Obesity & Metabolic Syndrome
Published
2019-12-30
Volume
28
Issue
4
Pages
278-294
ISSN
  • 2508-6235 (ISSN-L)
  • 2508-7576
OpenAlex
W2998514301
Cited by
79
References
76
Citations by year
2026: 6 · 2025: 14 · 2024: 14 · 2023: 13 · 2022: 19 · 2021: 7 · 2020: 5 · 2019: 1
FWCI
1.31
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Journal of Obesity & Metabolic Syndrome (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc)
  • Europe PMC (PubMed Central) (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion, cc-by-sa)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Physical Activity and Health
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Complementary and alternative medicine › Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
Keywords
obesity, physical activity, body composition, body mass index, waist circumference, lipid profile, triglycerides, total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, exercise duration, exercise intensity

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