Publications by authors named "Inga E Schjerve"
Objectives: This study was designed to study the effect of exercise and a high-fat meal (HFM) on endothelial function.
Background: Post-prandial lipemia and exercise oppose each other in terms of cardiovascular risk; however, the mechanism of their interaction is not well understood.
Methods: Endothelial function was assessed by brachial artery flow-mediated dilation (FMD) in 8 healthy men before and after an HFM preceded (16 to 18 h) by rest, a single bout of continuous moderate-intensity exercise (CME), and high-intensity interval exercise (HIIE).
Objective: The interaction between left ventricular (LV) apical rotation, blood pressure (BP) and body mass in elderly females may reveal mechanisms involved in the syndrome of diastolic heart failure.
Methods: Thirty-one healthy females, age 69-84 years, were studied with echocardiography, ambulatory BP and an exercise capacity (VO2peak) test.
Results: LV apical short-axis loops were eligible for speckle tracking analysis in 27 subjects.
Article Synopsis
- Regular exercise significantly enhances work capacity and cardiovascular health in obese individuals, but the best type of exercise—high-intensity, moderate-intensity, or strength training—remains unclear.
- In a study involving 40 participants over 12 weeks, high-intensity interval training showed the greatest improvement in aerobic capacity and endothelial function, while both moderate-intensity aerobic and strength training produced similar benefits.
- Overall, high-intensity training led to better outcomes in fitness and cardiovascular metrics, but strength training also played a crucial role and can be a viable alternative when aerobic exercises are not feasible.