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Published in: European Journal of Applied Physiology 9/2014

01-09-2014 | Original Article

Influence of acute exercise of varying intensity and duration on postprandial oxidative stress

Authors: Robert E. Canale, Tyler M. Farney, Cameron G. McCarthy, Richard J. Bloomer

Published in: European Journal of Applied Physiology | Issue 9/2014

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Abstract

Introduction

Aerobic exercise can reduce postprandial lipemia, and possibly oxidative stress, when performed prior to a lipid-rich meal.

Purpose

To compare the impact of acute exercise on postprandial oxidative stress.

Methods

We compared aerobic and anaerobic exercise bouts of different intensities and durations on postprandial blood triglycerides (TAG), oxidative stress biomarkers (malondialdehyde, hydrogen peroxide, advanced oxidation protein products), and antioxidant status (trolox equivalent antioxidant capacity, superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione peroxidase). Twelve trained men (21–35 years) underwent four conditions: (1) No exercise rest; (2) 60-min aerobic exercise at 70 % heart rate reserve; (3) five 60-s sprints at 100 % max capacity; and (4) ten 15-s sprints at 200 % max capacity. All exercise bouts were performed on a cycle ergometer. A high-fat meal was consumed 1 h after exercise cessation. Blood samples were collected pre-meal and 2 and 4 h post-meal and analyzed for TAG, oxidative stress biomarkers, and antioxidant status.

Results

No significant interaction or condition effects were noted for any variable (p > 0.05), with acute exercise having little to no effect on the magnitude of postprandial oxidative stress.

Conclusion

In a sample of healthy, well-trained men, neither aerobic nor anaerobic exercise attenuates postprandial oxidative stress in response to a high-fat meal.
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Metadata
Title
Influence of acute exercise of varying intensity and duration on postprandial oxidative stress
Authors
Robert E. Canale
Tyler M. Farney
Cameron G. McCarthy
Richard J. Bloomer
Publication date
01-09-2014
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
European Journal of Applied Physiology / Issue 9/2014
Print ISSN: 1439-6319
Electronic ISSN: 1439-6327
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00421-014-2912-z

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