The chronicity of the HIV infection from the use of the highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), the subject becomes prone to metabolic and physical abnormalities called Lipodystrophy Syndrome, which has as consequences increased risk of cardiovascular diseases. Therefore, there is a need for therapeutical studies in order to improve the quality of life of these patients. In this context, physical training should be approached as a therapy to minimize the TARV deleterious effects. The aim of this article was to review in the literature the evidence about physical training in the Lipodystrophy Syndrome. The used method was a systematic review with papers published between 2000 and 2008, in PubMed and Scielo databases. The scientific evidence found in the assessed studies indicates that most of the studies, regardless of the training type, had significant improvement in body composition. Thus, further studies on lipid status, insulin resistance and glucose alterations by physical training on subjects living with HIV are necessary.
physical training; lipodystrophy syndrome; HIV
