Effect of 8 weeks circuit resistance training on serum levels of resistin and visfatin in elderly women with metabolic syndrome

The prevalence of metabolic disorders such as obesity and metabolic syndrome has increased with age. Resistin and visfatin are adipokines involved in metabolic regulation and physiological processes. Exercise is also known as a non-pharmacological method affecting health. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of 8 weeks circular resistance training on serum levels of resistin and visfatin in elderly women with metabolic syndrome.

In a quasi-experimental study, 18 elderly women with metabolic syndrome were randomly divided into two groups: resistance training with body weight (n = 9) and control (n = 9). The resistance training program with body weight consisted of 12 movements and was performed for 8 weeks and three sessions per week. Statistical analysis was performed using paired t-test.

In elderly women with metabolic syndrome, resistance training with body weight reduced serum levels of resistin by 34.7% (p = 0.004) compared to pre-test values ​​. The resistance training with body weight also reduced visfatin levels by 26.1% (p = 0.024). No significant difference was found in any of the indicators in the control group..

Eight weeks of resistance training reduced serum resistin and visfatin in elderly women with metabolic syndrome. The resistance training is suggested to be considered as a health improving factor in the elderly.