Effects of exercise program on physiological functions in postmenopausal women with metabolic syndrome

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine effects of mixed interval aerobic and strength training (MAST) program on physiological functions in older women with metabolic syndrome. 12 subjects were randomly assigned to the exercise group (16-week MAST program) or the control group. Outcomes included oxygen uptake (VO2max), cerebral blood flow velocity (BFV) and cognitive functions. The exercise group demonstrated increased VO2max and certain improvements in cognitive functions. No changes were observed in BFV for both groups. These results can be used as a preliminary data for planning larger studies.

Keywords: blood flow velocity; executive function; exercise; metabolic syndrome X; oxygen consumption.

Conflict of interest statement

DECLARATION OF CONFLICTING INTERESTS

The authors declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.

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Flow chart of the study arrangement. (BMI = Body Mass Index; TCD = Transcranial Doppler; PCP = Primary Care Physician).