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This study analyzed the effects of Combined and walking exercises on body composition and inflammatory markers(hs-CRP, WBC, IL-6, Fibrinogen, Adiponectin, TNF-α) in obese middle-aged women and the following results were drawn. First, although the Combined exercise showed positive results in changes in body composition(weight: p<.001, %body fat: p<.001) and lean body weight was increased compared with pre-test, there was no significant difference. The walking exercise had positive results in body composition(weight: p<.001, %body fat: p<.05) and lean body weight had no significant difference. Second, the Combined exercise showed positive results in changes of inflammatory markers(hs-CRP: p<.001, Fibrinogen: p<.001, Adiponectin: p<.01) and there was no significant difference in WBC, IL-6, and TNF-α. Walking exercise had positive results(hs-CRP: p<.05, IL-6: p<.05, Fibrinogen: p<.01, Adiponectin: p<.001, TNF-α: p<.05) and there was no significant difference in WBC. Based on the findings, Combined and walking exercises decreased weight and %body fat and had positive effects on obesity improvement in obese middle-aged women. Furthermore, changes in inflammatory remarks supported their positive effects. The increase in IL-6 and Adiponectin secreted from obese cells after weight loss suggested the possibility to inhibit inflammation in obese people. Accordingly, it is necessary to apply adequate and balanced exercise intensity, hours, and frequency to obese people as one way of exercise prescription to prevent or treat obesity. Furthermore, psychological therapy should be provided, along with giving self-esteem to help them feel interest in exercises.