Abstract
In the present study, we investigated the effects of exercises instructions without surveillance, on life style, QOL, physical features and physical activities in hyperlipidemic patients. Subjects were selected at random from people who needed guidance for their hyperlipidemia. We studied 15 subjects in the intervention group and 10 subjects in a control group. Patients in the intervention group were instructed on nutrition and exercise once a month continuously for 5 months. Subjects with intervention had significantly improved "walking and exercise habits" and "total life style score." Regarding health-related QOL, there was a significant improvement in "physical functioning" and "bodily pain" in the intervention group. Subjects of the intervention group showed a more remarkable decrease in body weight, body fat ratio and visceral fat level than those in the control group. Physical activity in the intervention group were significantly elevated in the 3rd month, compared to the levels before instruction. These results indicate that practical instruction without surveillance were effective in exercise continuation, improvement in physical health grade, weight loss and elevation in the number of steps, but not in the improvement of total endurance.
