The Effects of 8 Weeks of Moderate-Intensity Aerobic Exercise on Serum Irisin and Leptin Levels in Obese Women in Their 20s

PURPOSE This study aimed to investigate the effects of 8 weeks of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise on body composition and serum irisin and leptin levels in obese women. METHODS Obese women in their 20s were divided into an aerobic exercise group (AEG; n=8) and a control group (CON; n=8). Aerobic...

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Main Authors: Tae-Hyung Lee, Jae-Myun Ko
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Published: The Korean Society of Exercise Physiology 2025-02-01
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Online Access:http://ksep-es.org/upload/pdf/ksep-2024-00626.pdf
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description PURPOSE This study aimed to investigate the effects of 8 weeks of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise on body composition and serum irisin and leptin levels in obese women. METHODS Obese women in their 20s were divided into an aerobic exercise group (AEG; n=8) and a control group (CON; n=8). Aerobic exercise was conducted at an intensity of 65-70% of the maximal oxygen uptake, with a target energy expenditure of approximately 1,000 kcal/week (350 kcal/session) to promote health. To assess the effects of exercise, body weight and body fat percentage were measured before and after the intervention. Blood samples were collected to analyze serum irisin and leptin levels. RESULTS The aerobic exercise group achieved a reduction in body weight and body fat percentage and exhibited increased serum irisin levels. Conversely, serum leptin levels were seen to decrease. CONCLUSIONS This study confirmed that moderate-intensity aerobic exercise is effective in reducing body weight and body fat in obese individuals and positively influences serum irisin and leptin levels. Furthermore, these findings provide a basis for establishing exercise volume during workouts, highlighting the significance of these experimental results.
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spelling doaj-art-fb4fc129f80e41a5a8ca88ed3e81fa552025-08-20T02:32:09ZkorThe Korean Society of Exercise Physiology운동과학1226-17262384-05442025-02-01341718010.15857/ksep.2024.006261131The Effects of 8 Weeks of Moderate-Intensity Aerobic Exercise on Serum Irisin and Leptin Levels in Obese Women in Their 20sTae-Hyung Lee0Jae-Myun Ko1Department of Physical Education, Yonsei University, Seoul, KoreaDepartment of Physical Education, Yonsei University, Seoul, KoreaPURPOSE This study aimed to investigate the effects of 8 weeks of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise on body composition and serum irisin and leptin levels in obese women. METHODS Obese women in their 20s were divided into an aerobic exercise group (AEG; n=8) and a control group (CON; n=8). Aerobic exercise was conducted at an intensity of 65-70% of the maximal oxygen uptake, with a target energy expenditure of approximately 1,000 kcal/week (350 kcal/session) to promote health. To assess the effects of exercise, body weight and body fat percentage were measured before and after the intervention. Blood samples were collected to analyze serum irisin and leptin levels. RESULTS The aerobic exercise group achieved a reduction in body weight and body fat percentage and exhibited increased serum irisin levels. Conversely, serum leptin levels were seen to decrease. CONCLUSIONS This study confirmed that moderate-intensity aerobic exercise is effective in reducing body weight and body fat in obese individuals and positively influences serum irisin and leptin levels. Furthermore, these findings provide a basis for establishing exercise volume during workouts, highlighting the significance of these experimental results.http://ksep-es.org/upload/pdf/ksep-2024-00626.pdfmoderate intensity aerobic exerciseobese womenbody compositionirisinleptin
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The Effects of 8 Weeks of Moderate-Intensity Aerobic Exercise on Serum Irisin and Leptin Levels in Obese Women in Their 20s
운동과학
moderate intensity aerobic exercise
obese women
body composition
irisin
leptin
title The Effects of 8 Weeks of Moderate-Intensity Aerobic Exercise on Serum Irisin and Leptin Levels in Obese Women in Their 20s
title_full The Effects of 8 Weeks of Moderate-Intensity Aerobic Exercise on Serum Irisin and Leptin Levels in Obese Women in Their 20s
title_fullStr The Effects of 8 Weeks of Moderate-Intensity Aerobic Exercise on Serum Irisin and Leptin Levels in Obese Women in Their 20s
title_full_unstemmed The Effects of 8 Weeks of Moderate-Intensity Aerobic Exercise on Serum Irisin and Leptin Levels in Obese Women in Their 20s
title_short The Effects of 8 Weeks of Moderate-Intensity Aerobic Exercise on Serum Irisin and Leptin Levels in Obese Women in Their 20s
title_sort effects of 8 weeks of moderate intensity aerobic exercise on serum irisin and leptin levels in obese women in their 20s
topic moderate intensity aerobic exercise
obese women
body composition
irisin
leptin
url http://ksep-es.org/upload/pdf/ksep-2024-00626.pdf
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