The Effect of 12 Week Aerobic Training at Fatmax Intensity and Calorie Restriction on Plasma Apelin 36 Levels and Insulin Resistance in Overweight Men

The aim of present study was investigation of simultaneous effect of calorie restriction and aerobic exercise training on plasma apelin 36 and insulin resistance. A total 20 overweight men volunteer (age 31.5±6.3, height 179.5±4.4, weight 97.7±13, fat percent 36.5±3.9, BMI 30.3±3.7) randomly divided to two groups Calorie restriction (CR=8) and calorie restriction plus aerobic exercise training (CR =12). Calorie restriction was 500 Kcal/day and 350 Kcal/day in CR and CR, respectively. Aerobic training was performed three times per week for 12 weeks at 60-65% VO2peak. The body composition, plasma apelin 36, fasting insulin, fasting glucose and TNF-α were measured before intervention period and 72 h after last training session. The significant level was determine P .... .