Background & Aims: Hypoxia and exercise training increase the capillary density of the muscle and the heart and is one of the important reasons for the development of aerobic exercise and the prevention and treatment of many diseases. The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of simulated heights and aerobic training on PGC-1α angiogenesis in the heart tissue. Materials & Methods: T...

Introduction: Thyroid hormones are one of the most important hormones affecting the bodychr('39')s metabolic function, so the treatment of hormonal disorders of this gland using low-risk drugs and methods such as exercise and herbal remedies is effective. Hence, the purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect. Interactive exercise and aniseed extract of Anvillea garcinii extract on Cholest...

 Background: Injuries such as osteoarthritis may impair knee joint properioception that could result in further knee joint injuries. Different exercises are attempted to recover this sense so that favorable movement and stability can be achieved in different static and dynamic situations. Prior investigator  have recommended a combination of closed chain and balance exercise for the affected in...

Introduction: Diabetes is one of the leading causes of mortality in developing countries. The aim of this study was to investigate The effect of broccoli powder supplementation along with combined exercise training on some cardiovascular risk factors and insulin resistance in men with type 2 diabetes. Materials and Methods: For this purpose, 44 volunteer diabetic men after homogenization ba...

 Background: This study was to examine the effects of endurance training and omega-3 supplementation in brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in the male adult rat hippocampus.  Methods: Twenty eight Wistar rats were divided into four equal groups: control, exercise, diet, and exercise with diet Animals in the exercise group received 8 weeks of endurance training and animals in the d...

Aims: Hemostasis and serum levels of adipokines in the body are affected by physical activity and overweight. The present study investigates the effect of the Pilates exercise program on serum levels of resistin, visfatin, and chemerin in overweight women Methods & Materials: In this quasi-experimental study, 28 women with overweight voluntarily participated and were randomly divided into two ...

Objectives: The aim of this research was to study the effect of exercise on happiness in old women. Methods & Materials: 72 sedentary postmenopausal women participated in this study. Participants were randomized into three exercise group (walking, weight training and water exercise) and one control group. The experimental groups contributed in an 8 week training with given intensity and dura...