Objective: To study the effect of resistance and endurance training on circulating adhesion molecules in overweight men.
Method: 24 male subjects (age 35-48) from among the employees of University participated in our program. The subjects were randomly assigned to one of three groups: endurance training group (n=8), resistance training group (n=8), control group (n=8). Blood samples were taken in fasting state from all subjects after and before treatment. The experimental subjects received endurance and resistance training for 13 weeks. The endurance training program included continuous running with an intensity of 75-78% maximal heart rate. The resistance training was circularly performed in 11 stations. Each training session included 4 sets with 12 maximal repetitions in every station done with a 50-60% intensity of a maximum repetition. ICAM-1 and E-select in was measured with ELISA method. Data was analyzed using MANOVA test. Results: The endurance training caused a significant decrease in ICAM-1 and E-selectin (17.69% and 27.6% respectively) in experimental group in comparison to the control group. The resistance training caused a significant decrease in ICAM-1 and E-selectin (26.75% and 30.2% respectively) in experimental group ill comparison to the control group. Conclusion: Endurance and resistance training caused a decrease in circulating adhesion molecules in overweight men.