The Effects of Exercise on Blood Fats: A Review on HDL, LDL and Triglyceride Levels
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Uluç,
E.
A.
&
Yönal,
M.
&
Bulut,
Ç.
&
Uluç,
S.
(eds.)
2025.
Sports Sciences Research I.
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This review study evaluates the effects of aerobic and anaerobic exercise on blood lipid profile based on scientific studies published in 2014 and later. Evidence shows that regular physical activity can help increase HDL (high-density lipoprotein) levels while reducing LDL (low-density lipoprotein) and triglyceride concentrations. Variables such as exercise duration, intensity, type and individual characteristics (age, gender and health status) play an important role in determining these results. The literature emphasizes that aerobic exercises tend to be more effective at raising HDL levels, while anaerobic exercises seem to reduce LDL and triglyceride levels more significantly. In light of these findings, exercise is considered not only a way to improve physical fitness, but also a vital component in maintaining cardiovascular health.
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Copyright (c) 2025 Ender Ali Uluç, Mehmet Yönal, Çilem Bulut, Sinem Uluç; Alper Kartal, Reşat Kartal, İbrahim Gırak, Mehmet Bilgin Karademir, Dicle Ağaçhanlı, Zülbiye Kaçay, Nurcan Demir, Sinem Çetin Doğancı, Evin Sayın, Selma Civar Yavuz, Cahit Akkaya, Serkan Aksoy, Fuat Orkun Tapşın, Alpay Alev