Anti-inflammatory effects of active commuting and leisure time exercise in overweight and obese women and men: A randomized controlled trial

Background and aims Physical inactivity is linked to low-grade inflammation, endothelial dysfunction and cardiovascular disease. We aimed to determine effects of active commuting and leisure time exercise on markers of low-grade inflammation and endothelial function in overweight and obese women and men. Methods We randomized 130 younger (20–45 years), physically inactive, healthy, overweight and obese (BMI: 25–35 kg/m2) women and men recruited...