Inverstigation of the Effects of Aerobic Exercise on Lipid Metabolism

Although the fact that technology is at the fingertips of almost every person in the daily life process provides the opportunity to handle all tasks easily, it has also opened the door to the problem of restricting physical movements. Many health problems may occur due to physical inactivity, especially with advancing age. A few of these are obesity and cardiovascular system disorders that develop due to excess fat and weight gain. At this point, exercise is the most effective element in reducing these diseases. Exercise applied regularly can benefit the heart by positively affecting lipid and lipoprotein Levels. It is known that exercise reduces total cholesterol, serum triglyceride and low-density Lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and increases high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol. In particular, aerobic exercise not only changes lipoprotein concentrations quantitatively, but also causes positive changes in lipoprotein subgroups (Öğe, 2019; Assunçãovd.,2017). So that; The importance of regular physical activity and exercise for healthy aging and its preventive effects on chronic diseases are inevitable (Costa et al. 2018). Studies on exercise show that moderate-intensity regular exercises and long-term exercises have positive effects on lipid metabolism. It has been shown that it increases HDL levels while decreasing blood levels of Total Cholesterol, LDL and Triglycerides. In addition to these changes in blood lipid levels, it is well known that high blood pressure and obesity diseases also decrease with exercise. (Lemura and Amdreacci, 2000; Fox et al., 1999; Karagöz, 2016). Due to this effect of exercise on healthy life dynamics, it is considered a fundamental factor in improving the quality of life of individuals. In recent years, the positive effects of aerobic exercise on metabolic health have received much attention. Especially with the prevalence of a sedentary lifestyle, insufficient exercise and physical activity can cause a number of health problems, including lipid metabolism (Dunstan et al., 2012; Mozaffarian et al., 2011; Barranco et al., 2019). Lipid metabolism is an important biochemical mechanism that includes the processes of synthesis, transportation and storage of fats in the body. Levels of lipoproteins such as low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) play a critical role in determining the risk of cardiovascular disease (Rossi et al., 2016; Mohr et al., 2014). In this context, understanding how aerobic exercise affects the lipid profile is important for protecting and improving cardiovascular health. At this point, spinning, which is an aerobic exercise; It is a type of entertaining activity accompanied by music, performed for weight loss purposes, and intensely stimulating muscle groups (Caria et al., 2007; Tortop et al., 2010; Uzun, 2016). It is a type of high-intensity cardiovascular activity and is widely preferred. It is a form of conditioning exercise. Spinning classes involve a dynamic exercise routine on special bikes and are very interesting as they are performed in groups, often accompanied by music. Therefore, its positive effects on lipid metabolism are inevitable. When the literature is examined; It is noteworthy that there are few studies examining the effects of spinning exercise on lipid metabolism in women. This research shows that a 6-week aerobic (spinning) exercise program applied to sedentary women has positive effects on lipid metabolism. It is thought that the research will shed light on the literature in terms of conducting more comprehensive studies examining these effects. and whose average age was 24.58±3.53. A bioelectrical impedance analyzer (TANİTA TC-418, USA) was used to determine the weight and fat percentage measurements of the participants. No diet program was applied to the participants during the study.