Exercise , particularly aerobic exercise , had a significant effect on serum leptin and a possible influence on adiponectin levels , suggesting its therapeutic implication
Previous reports have shown that exercise improves serum leptin and adiponectin abnormalities in overweight and obese individuals ; however , results to date are controversial .
Here we performed a systematic review and meta- analysis of the available r and omized controlled trials ( RCTs ) of the possible beneficial action of exercise on serum leptin and adiponectin levels in overweight and obese individuals .
Effects of aerobic exercise on serum leptin levels in obese women
Abstract It has been demonstrated that leptin concentrations in obese patients may be altered by weight loss . We examined the effects of a 9-week aerobic exercise program on serum leptin concentrations in overweight women ( 20–50 % above ideal body mass ) under conditions of weight stability . Sixteen overweight women , mean ( SE ) age 42.75 ( 1.64 ) years , comprised the exercise group which adhered to a supervised aerobic exercise program . A grade d exercise treadmill test was conducted before and after the exercise program to determine  maximal oxygen uptake ( V˙O2max ) using open-circuit spirometry . The women demonstrated improved aerobic fitness ( V˙O2max increased 12.29 % ) , however , body fat and the body mass index did not change significantly [ 42.27 (1.35)–41.87 (1.33)% ] . Fourteen women , age 40.57 ( 2.80 ) years , did not exercise over the same time period and served as a control group . Serum leptin levels were not significantly altered for either the exercise [ 28.00 (2.13)–31.04 ( 2.71 ) ng · ml−1 ] or the control group [ 33.24 (3.78)–34.69 ( 3.14 ) ng · mg−1 ] . The data indicate that 9 weeks of aerobic exercise  improves aerobic fitness , but does not affect leptin concentrations in overweight women
Exercise , particularly aerobic exercise , had a significant effect on serum leptin and a possible influence on adiponectin levels , suggesting its therapeutic implication
Previous reports have shown that exercise improves serum leptin and adiponectin abnormalities in overweight and obese individuals ; however , results to date are controversial .
Here we performed a systematic review and meta- analysis of the available r and omized controlled trials ( RCTs ) of the possible beneficial action of exercise on serum leptin and adiponectin levels in overweight and obese individuals .