Abstract
A high level of arterial stiffness (baPWV) is an independent risk factor of cardiovascular diseases. We examined the effect of a health fitness programmer prepared 12 week exercise program on baPWV. 102 middle-aged people participated in this study. A health fitness programmer administered the program, which was rated 11 to 13 on the Borg scale in terms of intensity. Subjects exercised once a week for three month, and were divided into three groups, based on their participation rate. The group that had a 100% participation rate was designated H-group, 80-99% participation rate was designated M-group, and less than 80% was designated L-group. baPWV and blood pressure decreased significantly in H and M groups after completion of the exercise program. However, there were no significant changes in L group. Our results suggest that a health fitness programmer prepared and administered exercise program decreased baPWV.
