Primary prevention of metabolic syndrome in the community using an evidence-based exercise program.

Objectives: The purpose of the present study was to examine the effectiveness of a community-based exercise program to lower metabolic syndrome (MetS) risk factors.

Methods: MetS components were retrospectively analyzed in 332 adults (190 women, 142 men) before and after a 14-week supervised community exercise program between January 2007 and May 2012 at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.

Results: Except for total cholesterol, all health outcome variables, including the 5 MetS components, improved following community exercise.