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Impact of Aerobic and Resistance Exercise on the Health of HIV-Infected PersonsDepartment of Exercise Science, University of South Carolina, Columbia, ghand{at}sc.edu
Department of Exercise Science, University of South Carolina, Columbia
Department of Exercise Science, University of South Carolina, Columbia
Department of Health, Exercise, and Sports Science, The Citadel, Charleston, South Carolina Individuals infected with HIV experience numerous comorbidities caused by the disease progression and medications, lack of (or inability to perform) physical activity, malnutrition, or a combination of these causes. Common symptoms include loss of muscle mass, fatigue, lypodystrophy, lypoatrophy, and decreases in strength, functional capacity, and overall quality of life. Studies have shown that exercise is a potential treatment of many of these symptoms. Research suggests that exercise may produce beneficial physiological changes in the HIV-infected population such as improved body composition and increases in both strength and endurance. In addition, psychological conditions such as depression and anxiety have been shown to be positively affected by exercise. The purpose of this review is to examine the literature regarding effects of aerobic, resistance, and combined aerobic and resistance exercise training on HIV-infected individuals.
Key Words: physical activity AIDS weight lifting training body composition
This version was published on November
1, 2009 American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, Vol. 3, No. 6,
489-499 (2009) |
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