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One of the effective ways to control weight is to use regular exercise and benefit from herbal supplements. This study aimed to evaluate the changes in lipocalin-2 levels after resistance training (RC) and consumption of spirulina microalgae in overweight and obese men.

The present study was a single-blind, quasi-experimental and applied control clinical trial. 60 men with an age range of 30 to 55 years and a body mass index of more than 25 (kg/m2) overweight and obese, were purposefully selected and randomly selected (with alternatives) in four groups: Training + Spirulina, Training + Placebo, spirulina and placebo were included. The intervention and placebo groups took two 500 mg spirulina and placebo capsules daily for eight weeks, respectively. (RT) was performed for eight weeks, three sessions per week.

Plasma lipocalin-2 and body weight showed a significant difference between the groups (P<0.05). Also, lipocalin-2 values ​​in training + spirulina group and fat percentage in training + spirulina, training + placebo groups, decreased significantly. Pure and net body mass increased significantly in the training + spirulina group (P<0.05).

It seems that spirulina supplementation combined with (RT) can be effective in controlling weight and obesity by reducing the amount of lipocalin-2 and some indicators of body composition.

Researchers have recently considered the impact of herbal supplements combined with exercise on weight control. This study aimed to investigate the effect of Spirulina platensis green-blue algae consumption, and circuit resistance training (CRT) on lipid profile in overweight and obese middle-aged men.

This was a single-blind, quasi-experimental, and applied study. The study population included 60 overweight and obese men in the age range of 30-55 years with a body mass index of more than 25 (kg/m2). The participants were purposefully selected and randomly divided into four groups of training plus spirulina (N=15); training plus placebo; spirulina; and Placebo. The intervention and placebo groups took two 500 mg spirulina capsules, and placebo capsules daily for eight weeks, respectively. The CRT was performed for eight weeks and three sessions per week based on a flexible timing pattern, with the observation of the principle of overload with rest intervals between stations and sets.

There was a significant difference between the study groups in terms of the levels of triglyceride (TG), high-density lipoprotein (HDL) of the participants (P<0.05). Moreover, in the intra-group investigation, there was a significant reduction in the values of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), and triglyceride (TG), in the groups of training plus spirulina and training plus placebo, cholesterol (TC), and (Aspartate aminotransferase) AST in the groups of training plus spirulina had a significant decrease, Moreover, a significant increase was observed in the levels of HDL and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) in the group of training plus spirulina.

It seems that the consumption of Spirulina platensis green-blue algae combined with CRT can be effective in controlling weight and obesity and preventing obesity-related diseases through the improvement of some indices of metabolic profile and body composition.

One of the effective ways to control weight is to use regular exercise and herbal supplements. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of spirulina supplementation, and CRTon plasma levels of resistin, and some indicators of body composition of overweight and obese police officers.

The present study was a single-blind, semi-experimental, and applied study. For this purpose, 60 overweight and obese men with a body mass index of more than 25 (kg/m2), and with an age range of 30 to 55 years were purposefully selected, and randomly divided into four groups: training + spirulina, training + placebo, spirulina, and Placebos. The intervention and placebo groups took two 500 mg spirulina, and placebo capsules daily for eight weeks, respectively. Circuit resistance exercises were performed for eight weeks, three sessions per week. resistin levels, and some body composition indices were measured before and after exercise.

There was a significant difference in body weight between groups (p<0.05). In the intragroup study, the values ​​of resistin in the training + spirulina group, body weight, and body mass index in the training + spirulina, training + placebo,  and spirulina groups fat percentage, waist-to- hip ratio in the training + spirulina, and training + placebo groups decreased significantly (P<0.05).

It seems that spirulina supplementation combined with CRT by reducing the plasma levels of resistin, and some indicators of body composition, can be effective in weight loss, obesity, and cardiovascular health.

One of the appropriate ways to control overweight and obesity is regular training and the benefit of antioxidant supplements. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of eight weeks of resistance training and spirulina supplementation on plasma levels of Irisin and some body composition indices in overweight and obese men.

This quasi-experimental study was a double blind clinical trial. 60 overweight and obese men (BMI>25) aged 30-55 years were purposefully selected and randomly divided into four groups training + Spirulina, training + placebo, spirulina, and placebo. The intervention and placebo groups consumed two 500-mg capsules of spirulina and placebo for 8 weeks, respectively. Resistance training was performed for 8 weeks, three sessions a week, and 12 movements with 1,2,3,4 min rest intervals with 40,60,75,90% maximal repetition with the principle of overload. Body composition indices, body weight, BMI, and WHR were measured before and after training using a combination gauge. Subjects were fasted for 12 hours in two stages (pre- and post-test) of 10 ml blood from left bra vein. The data were analyzed using Shapiro-Wilk tests, one-way ANOVA, LSD and t-test at α <0.05.

The results showed that there was a significant difference between the plasma levels of Irisin in the intervention group and also in the Spirulina + training + placebo groups (p<0.05), but body weight, BMI and WHR showed a significant decrease only in the in-group study in  the Spirulina + training + Placebo and Spirulina groups (p<0.05).

It seems that eight weeks of resistance training with spirulina supplementation - the richest antioxidant and anti-inflammatory herbal supplement - can improve body composition and abnormalities by increasing plasma levels of Irisin and decreasing body weight, BMI and WHR Linked to obesity.

Adipokines are involved in obesity-related illnesses and may be an indicatior of increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of 10 weeks speedy and endurance exercises training and a period of detraining on the serum levels of nesfatin-1, lipid profile, body fat percentage, and BMI in non-athlete healthy young men.

39 non-athletic male students were randomly divided into three groups of (n=13) men (speedy, endurance, and control). Experimental groups included; endurance group at 60 to 85 VO2 max and speedy group of 80 to 100 VO2 max which trained during ten-weeks training program and three sessions per week respectively. Consequently, subjects have continued four weeks of detraining. Blood samples were taken at 12-hour fasting state under similar conditions in different stage. Serum levels of dependent variables were measured by commercial kits. Data were analyzed using SPSS statistical software; including; Shapiro-Wilk test, repeated measurement ANOVA, LSD and one way ANOVA test and post Hoc test. p

There was no significant difference according to variable between the groups in the study (p

Adiponectin is an adipocytokine that is produced in adipocytes and recent studies have shown that adiponectin has anti-atherosclerotic and anti-inflammatory feature. But its response to successive exercises and detraining is unknown. The purpose of the present research was to measure the effect of a 10-week high intensity interval training (HIIT) and subsequent detraining period on plasma level of adiponectin in non-athlete male students. In this quasi-experimental research, 26 non-athlete male students were selected in a simple random manner and were divided into two control and experimental groups. Experimental group exercised in a 10-week training plan, 3 times a week; with a severing gamut of 85 to 100 percent HRmax and sequentially they experienced 4 weeks of detraining. The blood sampling was done after fasting for 14 hours in various phases with same conditions and the plasma level of adiponectin was measured using American Boster Corporation Adiponectin kit. Data were analyzed by Kolmogorov-Smirnov, repeated measure ANOVA and post hoc LSD and t-test at a significance level set at α≤0.05. The results showed that 10-week high intensity interval training (HIIT) results in a significant increase in the level of plasma adiponectin as well as a significant decrease in BMI value and body weight in experimental group than the ones in the control group (p=0.000). It was also found out that plasma level of adiponectin had a significant decrease after 4 weeks of detraining (p=0.000). At the end of research, there was no notable change in body weight, BMI value and plasma level of adiponectin in the control group. High-intensity interval training, as a new and effective method of training, with a noteworthy increase in adiponectin, a protective factor for cardiovascular disease, has a prophylactic effect on cardiovascular disease, while with a cessation of exercise and detraining, optimal training adaptations are lost and with a decrease in adiponectin, people are exposed to risk factors for heart disease.

Agriculture is one of the important economic sectors and has a key role in national security. On the other hand, reform and institutionalism for targeted activity of human resources in agriculture precinct is one of the appropriate strategies for agricultural development. In between, agricultural cooperatives have the necessary capabilities. The present study aimed to investigate student's attitudes towards business in the form of agricultural cooperatives.This research was applicable from objective point of view and descriptive-correlation method considering its method, which has been done with survey approach. Statistical population of this study was included senior students in agricultural fields of Shiraz universities in 2010-11 academic year. The sample size was estimated to be 327 persons using Krejcie and Morgan tables. The main tool for data collection was questionnaire and its validity determined by panel of experts and also reliability of research tool was calculated by Cronbach’s alpha coefficient, which was equal to 0.84 for different parts of questionnaire. The results showed that the students understanding about agricultural cooperatives were in lower limit and 42.2 percent of students had positive attitude regarding agricultural cooperatives. The positive and significant relationship was observed between educational field, familiarity with cooperation and attitude about cooperation and activity in form of agricultural cooperatives. The results show that there is significant difference between males and females’ attitude about activity in the form of agricultural cooperatives at 95 percent significance level. Also there is no significant difference between Azad, governmental and Payam-e-Noor university students towards activity in the form of agricultural cooperatives at 95 percent significance level.