Serum adipocyte fatty acid binding protein (A-FABP) positively correlated with obesity, insulin resistance, type 2
diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. The effects of exercise training on serum A-FABP is still unclear. The purpose
of this study was to examine the effects of 8 weeks high intensity aerobic exercise on serum A-FABP levels in female
athletes. Twenty female karate athletics were randomly assigned to one of the exercise group (n=10) or control
group (n=10). The training group performed endurance training 3 days a week for 8 weeks at an intensity
corresponding to 75-80% individual maximum oxygen consumption for 45 min. After 8 weeks of training, subjects
underwent a week of detraining. Body mass and BMI increased (P<0.05) and WHR decreased (P<0.05) after 8
weeks high intensity exercise training compared to the control group. In our study, there was virtually no change in
body fat percentage, fasting glucose and insulin, insulin resistance and A-FABP levels after 8 weeks training and a
week detraining. In conclusion, serum A-FABP levels were not affected by 8 weeks high intensity aerobic exercise in
female athletes.
