Scientists Reveal the Best Workouts for Different Health Risks
Summary
A new study reviewed many clinical trials to find which types of exercise best help people with metabolic syndrome, a condition with several health risks like high blood pressure and high blood sugar. The study found no single best workout; different exercises improve different parts of the condition.Key Facts
- Metabolic syndrome includes health problems such as high blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess belly fat, high triglycerides, and low good cholesterol (HDL).
- About 1.54 billion adults worldwide had metabolic syndrome as of 2023.
- Researchers analyzed 53 clinical trials with nearly 3,000 participants comparing many exercises like aerobic workouts, weight training, yoga, tai chi, qigong, and various HIIT workouts.
- Combining aerobic exercise (like running or cycling) with resistance training (like weight lifting) best reduced waist size, body weight, bad cholesterol (LDL), and blood sugar.
- Tai chi and qigong, which focus on movement, breathing, and mental focus, helped most with raising good cholesterol (HDL) and lowering top blood pressure numbers.
- Longer high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts reduced body fat the most, while shorter HIIT sessions lowered triglycerides, total cholesterol, and lower blood pressure more effectively.
- The study suggests exercise plans for metabolic syndrome might work better if tailored to the person's specific health issue rather than one standard workout.
- Metabolic syndrome raises the risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and other health problems.
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