Int J Sports Med 1985; 06(5): 303-304
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1025857
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Metabolic Effects of Physical Training in Subjects with Oral Glucose Intolerance

G. Erle, S. Cortesi1 , F. Zen1 , R. Mingardi, N. Sicolo2
  • Sezione Malattie del Rjcambio, Italy
  • 1Laboratorio Analisi Chimico-Cliniche Ospedale Civile di Vicenza, Italy
  • 2Istituto di Semeiotica Medica Universita di Padova, Italy
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Publication Date:
14 March 2008 (online)

Abstract

A group of normal weight subjects with oral glucose intolerance was studied for 4 months before, during, and after a physical training program (8 km/day/run). There were no significant differences in weight, basal blood glucose, lactate, and total cholesterol during and after training as compared with before training. Serum triglycerides significantly (P < 0.05) decreased during the training period, and cholesterol-HDL significantly (P < 0.01) increased during and after the physical program.

Our data show that in previously inactive subjects with oral glucose intolerance physical training improves serum lipid patterns and thereby reduces atherosclerotic risk.