Relationship between resistance training and cardiometabolic risk factors
In our post-CABG patient study, resistance training in phase II CR did not improve cardiometabolic parameters like BMI, blood glucose, and lipid profile. Previous studies, however, have shown positive effects of resistance exercise, such as reduced blood pressure, improved BMI, muscle strength, and lipid profile. Cornelissen, et al. [Boyer, et al. [In our study, patients received a lower statin dose, deviating somewhat from current guidelines due to financial constraints under the National Health Insurance System. Statin doses remained constant to isolate changes in PCSK9 levels resulting from the intervention. Notably, the control group showed a slight increase in LDL cholesterol at the study's end. However, we did not account for patients' dietary habits, which could have impacted the LDL cholesterol level of both the control and the intervention group.While PCSK9 levels decreased in our phase II rehabilitation study, no significant improvements were observed in cardiovascular risk factors (blood pressure, blood glucose, and lipid profile). This may be due to the initial control of these factors through medication and the study's relatively short duration, potentially insufficient to impact cardiovascular risk factors. In contrast, some studies demonstrated cardiovascular risk factor improvements after six weeks of resistance training and aerobic with resistance training [Our study aimed to enhance post-CABG patient outcomes by incorporating resistance exercise training in phase II rehabilitation, a crucial transitional phase. To assess the enduring impact of resistance exercise training on cardiovascular risk factors, future research with a larger sample size and a longer duration could be conducted in phase III rehabilitation.