In the authors' words
“After 12 weeks of the study, the HIIT and mindfulness breathing group showed significant decreases in weight, BMI, FT, TT, estradiol, HOMA-IR, CEA, CA125, TC, TGs, and TC/HDL and increases in SHBG and HDL (all p < 0.001).”
What was measured
- Hormone levels Reported an improvement
- Blood sugar and insulin Reported an improvement
- Cholesterol and lipids Reported an improvement
- Body fat and weight Reported an improvement
About the study
- Type
- Randomised trial
- Who took part
- Postmenopausal, overweight or obesity
- How many
- 70
- How long
- 12 weeks
- Exercise
- High-intensity intervals
- Cited
- 0 times, per Europe PMC
- PubMed ID
- 40891691
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