Cardiopulmonary Adaptation Response to Aerobic and Anaerobic Exercise Training in Obese Subjects

Objective: This study was designed to determine changes in cardiopulmonary functions after aerobic and anaerobic exercise training in obese subjects. Subjects, material and methods: Thirty obese adult subjects, their age ranged between 20 to 28 years old and divided into two equal groups. The first group performed aerobic exercise training program the duration of exercise was 12 weeks, at a frequency of 4 sessions per week in addition to diet regimen and the second group performed anaerobic exercise training program the duration of exercise was 12 weeks, at a frequency of 2 sessions per week in addition to diet regimen. Cardiopulmonary functions were measured for both groups before and after the exercise program. Results: Both aerobic and anaerobic exercise training program produced significant increase in cardiopulmonary functions, where aerobic exercise group indicated a significant improvement in the Cardiopulmonary functions but the anaerobic exercise program indicated no significant changes in the Cardiopulmonary functions. Conclusion: It is recommended to use aerobic exercise and diet regimen in order to reduce weight and improve cardiopulmonary fitness in obese subjects.