Physical inactivity and the onset of menopause increase the risk of cardiovascular disease
amongst postmenopausal women. We aim to investigate the effect of resistance training …

Background: Overweight individuals commonly demonstrate elevated levels of inflammatory
and cell adhesion molecules. Elevated levels of inflammation and adhesion have been …

The objective of this study was to determine if 15 weeks of resistance training (RT) can alter
the levels of blood lipids, body iron status, and oxidative stress in postmenopausal women …

Our aim was to determine the effects of resistance training on cardiovascular risk factors in
postmenopausal women. Forty-five women were included in the study. Resistance exercises …

Objective: Menopause induces a phase of decreased physical fitness and altered body
composition characterized by increased total and abdominal fat and reduced lean mass. It …

Increased circulating adiponectin and insulin sensitivity are usually observed after body fat
loss induced by a weight‐loss diet. Progressive resistance training (PRT) without a …

Aerobic exercise is frequently prescribed to reduce inflammatory-related disease
(cardiovascular disease and diabetes) risk. Resistance training (RT), however, may be key …

Objectives The objective of this study was to examine the association between resistance
exercise and cardiovascular disease risk, independent of body composition, physical activity …

Background The postmenopausal phase has been considered an aggravating factor for
developing metabolic syndrome. Notwithstanding, no studies have as yet investigated the …

Purpose To examine the effects of resistance training (RT) on metabolic syndrome-related
phenotypes in postmenopausal women. Patients and methods Twenty-two postmenopausal …