Overview
This project aims to study the effect of exercise in the obesity/overweight on the changes of physical fitness and blood components. This will provide novel knowledge for medical staffs, researchers, or companies developing alternative strategies for treating obesity/overweight, including drug development and health promotion project to delay or prevent the onset of the disease.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Male or female individuals aged between 25-45 years
- Thai nationality
- Ability to walk or perform daily activities independently, without the use of an assistive device
- Body mass index (BMI) between 25-35 kg/m²
- Low physical activity levels or sedentary lifestyle based on the World Health Organization 2020
- The levels of moderate-intensity physical activity \< 150-300 minutes per week or the levels of vigorous-intensity physical activity \< 75-150 minutes per week
- Moderate-intensity physical activity: fast walking and bicycling. Vigorous-intensity physical activity: running, aerobic dance, and swimming All participants are required to meet all inclusion criteria to be eligible for the research project.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Smoking, substance abuse, or alcohol addiction
- History of respiratory diseases, such as asthma, emphysema, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- History of cardiovascular diseases, such as coronary heart disease, aortic disease, arrhythmia, or deep vein thrombosis
- History of high blood pressure (hypertension)
- History of vestibular system diseases, such as Meniere's disease or otitis media
- History of neurological disease, such as severe Parkinson's disease or stroke
- History of previous lower limb surgery, such as hip, knee, or ankle replacement
- History of musculoskeletal diseases, such as severe osteoarthritis
- History of severe brain disease, such as dementia
- Severe visual or hearing impairment
- Have a cognitive and comprehensive impairment and unable to complete the intervention
- Have high physical activity or regularly exercise