Key result
A 3-month combined aerobic and strength training program significantly improved functional capacity and physical fitness indices by 10-76% in both obese and lean premenopausal women (p<0.05).
Why the study?
Data regarding long-term adaptations to exercise between obese and lean individuals are limited with conflicting results.
Does a 3-month combined exercise program improve neuromuscular and cardiovascular adaptations similarly in obese and lean untrained premenopausal middle-aged women?
Population
72 untrained premenopausal middle-aged women (36 obese/36 lean)
Comparison
3-month integrated combined exercise program vs control across obese and lean groups
Follow-up
3 months
Authors
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May improve fitness similarly in obese and lean women; hypothesis-generating for larger randomized trials.
Does a 3-month combined exercise program improve neuromuscular and cardiovascular adaptations similarly in obese and lean untrained premenopausal middle-aged women?
p-value: p=<0.05
A 3-month combined aerobic and strength training program is equally effective in improving functional capacity and physical fitness in both obese and lean untrained premenopausal middle-aged women.
Καρατράντου et al. (2023) studied Obesity in untrained premenopausal middle-aged women (n=72). Integrated combined aerobic and strength training program vs. No exercise (control groups) was evaluated on Health indices, functional capacity, and physical fitness (p=<0.05). A 3-month combined aerobic and strength training program significantly improved functional capacity and physical fitness indices by 10-76% in both obese and lean premenopausal women (p<0.05).
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