In the authors' words
“The review documents that 2 x 1 h of recreational football training for 12-16 weeks causes marked improvements in maximal oxygen uptake (5-15%) and myocardial function in women.”
What was measured
- Fitness Reported an improvement
- Blood pressure Reported an improvement
- Body fat and weight Reported an improvement
- Cholesterol and lipids Reported an improvement
- Bone density Reported an improvement
About the study
- Type
- Systematic review
- Who took part
- Midlife women
- Exercise
- Other aerobic exercise, High-intensity intervals, Aerobic plus resistance
- Cited
- 45 times, per Europe PMC
- PubMed ID
- 29164325
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