Abstract
Background: Walking is a common form of low intensity exercise that is suitable for most sedentary population. Regulation of blood lipids is an important mechanism by which physical exercise reduces cardiovascular risk. Aim: This study aimed to determine whether low intensity exercise modulates cardiometabolic risk markers in previously sedentary individuals. Methods: Twenty sedentary adults (12 males and 8 females) participated in an eight weeks low intensity exercise. The exercise consisted of brisk walking for 45 minutes, 3 times per week for 8 weeks under supervision. Serum glucose, anthropometric parameters, blood pressure and lipid profile were determined at baseline and after four, six and eight weeks of the exercise programme. Results: There was a non-significant decrease in body mass index
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