The Effect of Cardio Exercises on Cholesterol, Low-Density Lipoproteins (LDL), and Body Mass Index in Women Aged 30–35 Years

Abstract

The importance of the research was achieved through practicing cardio exercises, which work to modify cholesterol levels and low-density lipids in the body, in addition to reducing the body mass index in the research sample, represented by women aged 30-35 years. The research problem lies in the fact that high levels of cholesterol and low-density lipoproteins (LDL) in the blood are among the most prominent risk factors leading to cardiovascular diseases. This health problem is especially important for women, as they face hormonal changes associated with aging and menopause, which affect blood fat levels and increase the likelihood of fatty deposits accumulating in the arteries. Therefore, cardio exercises help adjust cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein levels in addition to body mass index, thus helping to avoid some diseases associated with these factors. The research aims to prepare a cardio exercise program that suits the research sample's capabilities and identifies its effect on cholesterol, low-density lipoproteins (LDL), and body mass index in the research sample. The researchers used the single-group experimental method. As for the research procedures, the researchers prepared a special list for each individual in the research sample, in which all the information required for the research results was recorded, with specific fields for name, age, weight, and height, in addition to a field for the (LDL) percentage. The researchers prepared a cardio exercise regimen that suited the research sample. The pre-tests were conducted on Thursday, 1/06/2023, which included measuring the cholesterol percentage, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), and body mass index (BMI) and recording them in the special list for each individual in the research sample, which was placed within the previously mentioned form. The research variables were measured. Then, the exercise regimen was applied for (12) weeks at a rate of three sessions per week, after which the post-tests were conducted under the same conditions as the pre-tests. On 30/08/2023, the measurements and tests for the research variables were conducted to obtain accurate results. As for the conclusions reached, using cardio exercises for women aged 30-35 years helped reduce cholesterol levels in the body. It also reduced the percentage of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) present in the body. The researchers recommended relying on cardio exercises to reduce cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein, and body mass index in the body. They also advised periodically monitoring cholesterol levels and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) percentages because their increase can lead to heart and arterial diseases, emphasizing their importance in maintaining health. and this achieves one of the sustainable development goals of the United Nations in Iraq which is (Good Health).