Effect of Resistance Exercise Training on C-reactive Protein Level in Healthy Men in Jordan

The goal of our study was to investigate the effect of resistance exercise training on C-reactive protein level in healthy men in Jordan. Methods a total of 20 male subject’s mean age 45±5 years were investigated to evaluate CRP level after resistance training. Subjects were participated in supervise resistance exercise training for 11 weeks. CRP level was measured pre-post training. Results: Mean CRP level was significantly decreased after exercise training was completed from 1.8mg/l to 1.6mg/l. Body weight, HDL and BMI were all reduced after the training, from mean 85.10kg, 42.70 mi/dl and 27.43 kg/m² respectively to 84.6kg, 44.30 mi/ld and 25.69 kg/m² respectively. There was no significant association between reduction in body weight or BMI, and body fat with CRP level. Conclusions: These finding support the use of resistance exercise training as a modality to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease development as defined by a decrease in CRP level in healthy men in Jordan