What is the effect of exercise training on estimated GFR, vascular health, and cardiorespiratory fitness in patients with CKD?
A pilot randomized controlled trial conducted by Greenwood et al. (2015) found that exercise training had a positive effect on estimated GFR, vascular health, and cardiorespiratory fitness in patients with CKD. The study found that the exercise training program improved systolic and diastolic blood pressure, arterial stiffness, total cholesterol, and estimated GFR significantly, and also improved cardiorespiratory fitness, physical activity, and quality of life. The study concluded that regular exercise training is effective in improving cardiovascular health and can be a useful tool for managing CKD.