Effect of Concurrent Training on Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease:a Meta-Analysis
OBJECTIVE:To comprehensively evaluate the intervention effects of concurrent training on risk factors for cardiovascular disease.METHODS:Relevant literature from self-built databases up to June 30,2023,was retrieved from databases such as Web of Science,EBSCO,PubMed,Medline,EMBASE,and China National Knowledge Infrastructure(CNKI).Meta-analysis was conducted using Review Manager 5.4 software,and the quality of the literature was assessed using the PEDro scale.A total of 19 studies involving 921 participants were included.The PEDro scale scores indicated that 13 articles were rated 6-8 points and 6 articles were rated 4-5 points,with an average score of 6,indicating overall high methodological quality.RESULTS:Compared with the control group,concurrent training showed a small effect size in improving systolic and diastolic blood pressure but still resulted in significant improvements.Concurrent training significantly improved triglyceride and total cholesterol levels,showing small to moderate effect sizes,but had no significant effect on blood glucose.Concurrent training had a moderate effect on maximal oxygen uptake and had a highly significant impact.CONCLUSION:Concurrent training effectively improves blood pressure(systolic and diastolic),maximal oxygen uptake,cholesterol,and triglyceride levels in participants,but does not have a positive influence on blood glucose.Concurrent training is an effective method for the prevention and improvement of cardiovascular disease.
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