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  • 1 Clinical Perspective

  • What is the effect of aerobic exercise training on the symptoms of the metabolic syndrome?

    Many, like insulin sensitivity, are improved.
  • What is not yet known in the relationship between physical exercise as a therpay for the metabolic syndrome?

    The appropriate exercise intensity that generally yield maximal beneficial adaptations.
  • What are the general risk factors of metabolic syndrome?

    • high cholesterol
    • physical inactivity
    • elevated blood pressure
    • dyslipidemia
    • impaired glycemic control
    • obesity
    • reduced endothelial function
  • 2 Methods

  • 2.3 Training Protocols

  • What did the training protocol look like?

    frequency: 3x/week
    duration: 4x4mins hard, 3mins recovery, 5mins cooldown
    measure: 70% Hfmax
    total time: 16 weeks
  • 2.4 Endothelial Function and Blood Pressure

  • How was endothelial function measured?

    as flow-mediated dilation with vascular ultrasound.
  • 2.6 Protein Phosphorylation and Expression Levels

  • Which proteins and their phosphorylates were investigated?

    • Beta IR subunit (Insulin receptor)
    • Fatty acid transporter - 1
    • fatty acid synthase
    • PGC-1a
    • actin
  • 2.7 Blood Analyses

  • Which blood substances were investigated?

    • oxidized LDL
    • adiponectin
    • total NO
    • HOMA
  • 4 Discussion

  • 4.1 Aerobic Capacity

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  • How was the mitochondrial capacity measured?

    • PGC-1a
    • SR Ca2+ ATPase
  • Why is it adviced to improve fitness before aiming at losing weight?

    Both are independent prognostic markers of disease development.
  • What may be the winning factor of AIT over CME in terms of adaptive response?

    The bigger changes in stroke volume that stimulate the arteries and heart.
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