Metabolic Effects of Physical Training in Subjects with Oral Glucose Intolerance

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.

Key words

Training - glucose intolerance - triglycerides - cholesterol - cholesterol-HDL