The Impact of Varying Circuit Resistance Training Intensity on Apolipoproteins in Men with Obesity

Introduction: this study aimed to investigate the impact of 12 weeks of circuit resistance training at varying intensities on apolipoproteins a (apo a), b (apo b), and j (apo j) in men with obesity. materials & methods: a total of 44 young men with obesity, aged 23-32 years, were divided into four groups: control (n=11), low-intensity (n=11), moderate-intensity (n=11), and high-intensity circuit resistance training (n=11) groups. the training program spanned 12 weeks and was conducted with three sessions per week. blood samples were collected 72 hours before and 72 hours after the 12-week training programs. these blood samples were transferred to specialized plasma test tubes containing edta and were then centrifuged at 10 rpm for 10 minutes. findings: a significant decrease in apo b levels (p < 0.0001) and an increase in apo a levels (p < 0.05) were observed in the low-intensity training group compared to the control group. additionally, a significant decrease in apo j levels was observed in all exercise training groups compared to the control group (p < 0.05). discussion & conclusion: the findings of this study suggest that circuit resistance training, particularly at lower intensities, may lead to a reduction in the risk of cardiovascular diseases in obese individuals through the modification of apo a, apo b, and apo j levels.