Aerobic Training Effect on Arterial Stiffness in Metabolic Syndrome.

Background: Metabolic syndrome, physical inactivity, and central obesity contribute to early vascular aging, which leads to increased risk of cardiovascular disease. This study aimed to assess the effect of heart rate (HR)-targeted aerobic exercise training on the indices of early vascular aging, in particular, arterial stiffness, and on anthropometric and clinical profile of metabolic syndrome subjects.

Methods: There were 126 metabolic syndrome subjects randomly selected.