Introduction
Resistance training and aerobic exercise are established
approaches to help manage obesity and associated risk factors
[1–5]. Both types of exercise have been prescribed to
sedentary and obese individuals, and resulted in improved
blood pressure (BP), heart rate (HR), body composition,
biochemical markers (insulin, glucose, cholesterol, etc.), and
strength [6–15]. Combination training (i.e., aerobic and
resistance training combined) appears to have a greater effect
on BP, arterial stiffness, body composition, and VȮ 2max than
performing either type of exercise independently [13, 14].
Thus, combination training may be a more optimal mode of
exercise prescription for the obese population.