In the authors' words
“The effects of physical activity were more profound in postmenopausal than in premenopausal women, and estrogen use had beneficial effects on body composition.”
What was measured
- Body fat and weight Reported an improvement
- Muscle mass Reported an improvement
About the study
- Type
- Cohort study
- Who took part
- Midlife women
- How many
- 108
- Exercise
- General physical activity
- Cited
- 236 times, per Europe PMC
- PubMed ID
- 10479203
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Similar studies
- A meta-analysis of 7 RCTs found programmed exercise for 3 to 4 months lowered insulin levels, HOMA-IR, BMI and body fat in postmenopausal women, while longer programs mainly reduced waist circumference.
- A meta-analysis of 17 randomized trials in menopausal women found exercise improved body fat, waist circumference, triglycerides, and lumbar spine bone density compared with no exercise.
- A meta-analysis of 11 trials in overweight or obese peri and postmenopausal women found exercise alone reduced body weight less than diet, but adding exercise to diet increased weight and fat loss.
- A review of trials in women aged 40 to 60 found counseling interventions produced favorable weight changes versus control in 4 of 5 trials, but not in 2 exercise trials.