Short-term exercise training improves body composition and hyperlipidaemiain HIV-positive individuals with lipodystrophy

Exercise/physical activity is increasingly being advocated as a positive ad dition to the treatment regimen of HIV-positive individuals. We investigate d the effects of 10 weeks' aerobic and resistance training on individuals w ith HIV-related lipodystrophy. These individuals demonstrated an improvemen t in exercise tolerance, body composition and blood lipid profiles. Potenti ally, such changes may contribute to an amelioration of some of the adverse metabolic effects associated with highly active antiretroviral therapy.