Abstract
[Objective] The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of health classes for metabolic syndrome patients. [Methods] The subjects were 17 middle-aged men and women (age: 57.9 ± 6.3 years). The training program consisted of guidance (walking, nourishment, action, support etc) for 8 weeks. We measured total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), high density lipoprotein (HDL), glucose (GUL), body fat volume, abdominal circumference, steps, and breath holding time before and after the 8-week training period. [Results] TC and TG showed a significant decrease (p<0.01) and steps showed a significant increase after the training period (p<0.05). [Conclusion] These results suggest that the training program for metabolic syndrome patients improves blood chemistry and increases steps.
