In the authors' words
“The IG obtained better scores on the mental component of quality of life one year later (p < 0.05) and showed a significant increase in physical activity (p < 0.01).”
What was measured
- Quality of life Reported an improvement
- Body fat and weight Reported an improvement
- Sticking with it Reported an improvement
About the study
- Type
- Randomised trial
- Who took part
- Perimenopausal, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, metabolic syndrome or diabetes
- How many
- 320
- How long
- 52 weeks
- Exercise
- General physical activity
- Cited
- 3 times, per Europe PMC
- PubMed ID
- 27793547
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