Effect of Exercise Training on Physical Fitness and Lipid Profile in Healthy Adults

The objective of study was to evaluate the effects of exercise training on physical fitness and lipid profile in subjects. The present study was conducted on 200 healthy male subjects in age group of 21-30 years. They were divided in two Groups: Group I included subjects from age 21 to 25 years and Group II included subjects from age 26 to 30 years. The physical parameters were noted down and general physical examination, clinical examination of the respiratory system and cardiovascular system was done. Blood samples were obtained from all subjects after an overnight fast. Blood samples for lipid profile were also taken. The initial readings of all the parameters were taken at the start of training and final readings were obtained and recorded after 6 months of the training period. The p value of <.05 was graded as statistically significant. Results revealed that the physical parameters show a significant correlation with exercise training on physical fitness among the study subjects. In conclusion, the study revealed that a long term exercise programme based on regular daily aerobic exercises has positive impact on anthropometric parameters, cardiovascular system and plasmalipid levels.