Resistance training and HIIT effective strategy for treating Postmenopausal Women with Metabolic Syndrome
In a recent study published in BMC Lipids in Health and Disease aimed at understanding the effects of exercise on postmenopausal women with metabolic syndrome (MetS), researchers found resistance training (RT) and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) improving outcomes.
The study involved 45 postmenopausal women aged 45 to 65 years, all of whom had been diagnosed with MetS. The participants were split into two intervention groups: the RT group and the HIIT group, each comprising 15 individuals. An additional control group was established for reference. The RT group followed a regimen of resistance training for both upper and lower body.
The HIIT group engaged in 3-minute high-intensity workouts at 80-90% of their maximum heart rate, followed by 3 minutes of moderate walking at 55-65% of their maximum heart rate.
Both training groups maintained this routine for a period of eight weeks, working out three times a week. Data was collected both at the study's outset and after the eight-week treatment period.
In both training groups, significant improvements were observed in a range of MetS-related factors. These included:
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