Metabolik Sendromlu Bireylerde Cinsiyetin Egzersiz Kapasitesi Üzerine Etkisinin Değerlendirilmesi

Abstract

This study was aimed to examine the effect of gender on exercise capacity in individuals with metabolic syndrome. 25 female (average age: 43.72 ±2.31 years) and 22 male (average age: 43.20 ±2.98 years) having metabolic syndrome included in the study. The demographic characteristics of subjects were recorded. Body mass index and waist-to-hip ratio were calculated. Laboratory values were recorded. Individuals' exercise capacity was evaluated using 6-minute walk test, incremental shuttle walk test and endurance shuttle walking test. Physical performance battery was used to assess physical performance. Physical activity levels were assessed using International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Subjects' quality of life was evaluated using The Short Form-36 and Nottingham Health Profile. Level of anxiety and depression were assessed using Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. There was a difference between 6-minute walk test, incremental shuttle walk test and endurance shuttle walking test of male and female (p<0.05). Male's walking distance was longer in all walking test (p<0.05). In males physical performance parameters, 4 meter walk, getting up from a chair repeatedly scores were higher (p<0.05). The physical activity levels were similar in both sexes (p>0.05). Health-related quality of life was correlated with exercise capacity (p<0.05). There was no difference between levels of anxiety and depression in both groups (p>0.05). As a result, exercise capacity decreased in both genders. Especially this decrease was more evident in women. Individuals of metabolic syndrome should be evaluated through 6 minutes walk test, incremental shuttle walk test and endurance shuttle walk tests besides other basic measurements.