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Blood pressure; Cardiovascular system – Diseases – Exercise therapy; Cardiovascular fitness; Coronary arteries – Diseases; Exercise; Exercise – Physiological aspects; Physical fitness; Stretching exercises; Weight training
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The Relationship Of A Long-Term Exercise Program And Selected Coronary Risk Factors, Maryse Wells
The Relationship Of A Long-Term Exercise Program And Selected Coronary Risk Factors, Maryse Wells
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The purpose of this study was to investigate body composition and blood pressure as potential risk factors for coronary artery disease after 3 years of participation in a structured exercise program. The sample group was comprised of 21 male participants (66%) and 11 (34%) female participants with a mean age of 55 years who attended the exercise program and completed health and fitness testing annually. Participants did cardiovascular, strength, and flexibility training 5 days a week with an average attendance of 70%. After 3 years, BMI, waist circumference, and percent body fat increased significantly (p < .01); blood pressure levels did not change significantly (p > .05). Low control of diet …