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Acta Medica Colombiana
versão impressa ISSN 0120-2448
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DUPERLY, John. Sedentary vs. Active lifestyle in metabolic syndrome. Acta Med Colomb [online]. 2005, vol.30, n.3, pp.133-136. ISSN 0120-2448.
According to the most recent definitions, metabolic syndrome encompasses a group of fundamental cardiovascular risk factors in order to promote an integral approach to management and the use of preventive strategies. The primary role of physical activity both in terms of prevention and management of the different syndrome components has been demonstrated widely in the past decade, to the point of proposing that a sedentary lifestyle is the main pathophysiological basis for this importante group of metabolic alterations. Excercise is essential in the management and prevention of excess weight and obesity. Studies point to the important role of excercise in stabilizing body weight after an initial reduction because of a lower reduction in basal metabolism, improved fat oxidation and a favourable energy balance. Additionally, excercise contributes to a significant change in cardiovascular risk factors such as insulin resistance, dislipidemia and blood hypertension, thus reducing morbidity and mortality in patients with metabolic syndrome.
Palavras-chave : obesity; physical activity; cardiovascular risk factors; insulin resistance.