Left Ventricular Structure and Function in Obese Adolescents: Relations to Cardiovascular Fitness, Percent Body Fat, and Visceral Adiposity, and Effects of Physical Training

Abstract

High levels of VAT were associated with unfavorable left ventricular structure and function. However, no evidence was provided that an 8-month PT program, which improved cardiovascular fitness and reduced general and visceral adiposity, improved left ventricular structure and function. Future studies consisting of longer training programs and/or greater weight reductions are needed to see whether the adverse left ventricular effects of obesity can be ameliorated by exercise training.