Annals of Applied Sport Science

en Impact of Exercise on High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol in Adults with Overweight and Obesity: A Narrative Review فيزيولوژی ورزشی و شاخه‌های وابسته بدان Sport Physiology and its related branches مقاله مروری Review Article <div style="text-align: justify;">Background. Sedentary lifestyles and insufficient physical activity contribute significantly to the rising global epidemic of obesity, fostering an environment where excess calories are stored as adipose tissue. Lack of regular physical activity and diminished cardiorespiratory fitness are key factors in the emergence of obesity-related illnesses, leading to cardiovascular and metabolic complications. However, the extent to which low levels of physical activity and obesity directly cause low HDL-C levels is uncertain, and the specific impact of obesity on reducing HDL-C as well as the associated risks are not well clarified. The influence of different types of exercise on HDL function is intricate and depends on various factors, including exercise intensity and individual characteristics. Objectives. This study aims to investigate the effect of exercise on HDL-C levels in overweight and obese adults, as well as review the mechanisms and pathways by which various exercise types influence HDL-C metabolism in this population. Methods. A literature search was conducted using the PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar databases. Studies were included if they were published in English. Results. A sequential moderate-to-high-intensity exercise regimen resulted in sustained or gradual improvements in HDL-C levels. For increased HDL-C levels, frequent moderate-to-high-intensity, long-duration exercise at an aerobic threshold in conjunction with body mass reduction and dietary modification is observed from the reviewed studies. Conclusion. Regular exercise can improve HDL-C levels in overweight and obese individuals. A combination of moderate-to-high-intensity, long-duration exercise at an aerobic threshold with body mass reduction and dietary modification is most effective. Overweight and obese individuals should engage in regular exercise to improve their HDL-C levels and overall health.</div> Body Weight, Physical Activity, Aerobic Exercise, Lipid Metabolism. 0 0 http://aassjournal.com/browse.php?a_code=A-11-2250-2&slc_lang=en&sid=1 Sameer Badri Al-mhanna sameerbadri9@gmail.com 100319475328460014242 100319475328460014242 No Center for Global Health Research, Saveetha Medical College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, India César Leão cleao@esdl.ipvc.pt 100319475328460014243 100319475328460014243 No Research Center in Sports Performance, Recreation, Innovation and Technology (SPRINT), Melgaço, Portugal Wan Syaheedah Wan Ghazali syaheeda@usm.my 100319475328460014244 100319475328460014244 Yes Department of Physiology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia Mahaneem Mohamed mahaneem@usm.my 100319475328460014245 100319475328460014245 No Department of Physiology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia Alexios Batrakoulis abatrakoulis@uth.gr 100319475328460014246 100319475328460014246 No Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, School of Physical Education, Sport Science and Dietetics, University of Thessaly, Trikala, Greece Hafeez Abiola Afolabi afolabihafeez68@gmail.com 100319475328460014247 100319475328460014247 No Department of General Surgery, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia Bishir Daku Abubakar abdaku01@gmail.com 100319475328460014248 100319475328460014248 No Department of Human Physiology, Federal University Dutse, Jigawa State, Dutse, Nigeria Monira I. Aldhahi mialdhahi@pnu.edu.sa 100319475328460014249 100319475328460014249 No Department of Rehabilitation, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Mehmet Gülü mehmetgulu80@gmail.com 100319475328460014250 100319475328460014250 No Department of Sports Management, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Kirikkale University, Kirikkale, Turkey Fatma Hilal Yagin hilal.yagin@inonu.edu.tr 100319475328460014251 100319475328460014251 No Department of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics, Faculty of Medicine, Inonu University, Inonu, Turkey Pantelis T. Nikolaidis pademil@hotmail.com 100319475328460014252 100319475328460014252 No School of Health and Caring Sciences, University of West Attica, Athens, Greece