CARDIOMETABOLIC PROFILE OF RECREATIONAL STREET RUNNERS

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the cardiometabolic profile of recreational runners and compare to clinical values considered limits for cardiometabolic protection. Methods: Were evaluated 99 recreational runners athletes of the João Pessoa city, regular participants of competitions, 69 male, aged 42.9 ± 9.6 (male) and 38.5±8.4 (female). After a 12 hours fasting period, a blood collection for analysis of lipid and glycemic profile, hepatic enzyme activities and renal function was performed, together with blood pressure measurement and anthropometric assessment. Results: The LDLc lipid marker was above the reference values in males (136.7 ± 35.2 vs 110; p = 0.00) in female (134.1 ± 37.3 vs 110; p = 0.01) and in the genders together (130.6 ± 36.3 vs 110; p = 0.00). Urea was above normal values (53.8 ± 16.6 vs 45; p = 0.00) only in male. The markers of glycemic profile, hepatic and renal function and blood pressure were within normal limits. Conclusion: Cardiometabolic profile of recreational runners athletes of the João Pessoa city is injured only, for male and female, in lipid perspective and renal only in male, with all other health parameters evaluated in perfect condition. Considering the age of the runners, this is a more protective profile than the general population, which seems to indicate a beneficial effect of the training running. DESCRIPTORS Running. Recreational Runners. Health. Cardiometabolic.