Changes in C-Reactive Protein, Fibrinogen and Lipid Profile in Elderly Men after Eight Weeks of Aerobic Training

Increasing in cardiovascular risk factors in old age is known as the most common cause of the dangerous heart problems. This study aimed to assess the changes in C-reactive protein, fibrinogen and lipid profile in elderly men after eight weeks of aerobic training. 52 men with more than 60 years of age in the park in the city of Shiraz, Iran, were enrolled as volunteers, and based on body mass index were divided in two equal groups of experimental and control. Then, the experimental group participated in a training program for 8 weeks, 6 days per week. To measure the desired parameters, blood samples were taken from participants before and after the study. The data analysis was done using dependent and independent t tests. Eight weeks of aerobic training significantly decreased fibrinogen (P = 0.001), C-reactive protein (P = 0.001), total cholesterol (P = 0.010) and triglyceride (P = 0.010) and significantly increased high-density lipoprotein (P = 0.006). Eight weeks of aerobic exercise caused a significant decrease in fibrinogen, C-reactive protein, and lipid profile in elderly men and we can use this training program to effectively improve health promotion.