Effect of 8 days of water-only fasting and vigorous exercise on anthropometric parameters, lipid profile and HOMA-IR in middle-aged men

Abstract

Study aim: The aim of the present study was to determine the effect of 8 days of water-only fasting and physical exercise on somatic variables, lipid profile, insulin resistance and cardiovascular function in middle-aged men.

Keywords

• fasting
• exercise
• anthropometric parameters
• lipid profile
• carbohydrate metabolism
• cardiovascular function