Why the study?
Does physical training (football or running) improve systolic and diastolic heart function in inactive pre-menopausal women?
Population
47 inactive pre-menopausal women (37 randomized to training groups, 10 matched inactive controls)
Comparison
Physical training consisting of either football… vs Matched inactive control group (n=10)
Design
RCT, Thirty-seven subjects were randomized to two training groups
Follow-up
16 weeks
Authors
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Supports recommending football or running training; extends LV remodeling evidence to inactive pre-menopausal women.
Does physical training (football or running) improve systolic and diastolic heart function in inactive pre-menopausal women?
16 weeks of football or running exercise training significantly improves cardiac dimensions and left ventricular systolic and diastolic function in inactive pre-menopausal women, with football showing slightly more consistent adaptations.
Andersen et al. (2010) studied this question.
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