None
Conditions
Interventions
A high-intensity training program consisted of stepping-exercise at 75% of heart rate reserve for 30 min per week, for 10 weeks.
A moderate intensity training program consisted of stepping-exercise at
Sponsors
Graduate School of Medicine, Tohoku University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Local officials in Sendai city determined metabolic syndrome preliminary group according to the JASSO creiteria in regular health check in 2009. Metabolic syndrome preliminary group is defined as those who have central obesity (waist circumference >=85 cm) plus one of the other components following as: 1) dyslipidemia (triglyceride >=150 mg/dl or/and HDL cholesterol <40 mg/dl) or medication for dyslipidemia; 2) raised blood pressure (systolic blood pressure >=130 mmHg or/and diastolic blood pressure >=85 mmHg) or medication for hypertension; 3) raised fasting plasma glucose (>=110 mg/dl) or medication for diabetes.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Those who are prohibited to do exercise by doctor Orthopedic conditions prohibiting exercise
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Insulin sensitivity | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Physical fitness Prevalence of metabolic syndrome Metabolic syndrome risk factor | — |
Countries
Japan
Outcome results
None listed