Aerobic training in urban environment: blood gene expression profiling

Background Physical activity is a recommended life-style activity to promote health, while particulate matter (PM) exposure induces adverse health effects. The aim was to investigate the impact of PM exposure during aerobic training on the blood gene expression profile. Methods Healthy, untrained subjects participated in a 12-week aerobic training program (3 sessions/wk), one group (n=15) in an urban location, another group (n=9) in a rural...