Combined Exercise Training in Postmenopausal Women: Implications for Vascular Hemodynamics

Abstract

Regular physical exercise, particularly aerobic exercise, has been frequently associated with improved cardiovascular performance and reduced risk of mortality.

Effect of physical exercise on cardiometabolic parameters in post-menopause: an integrative review

“…However, there was no difference in terms of general biochemical characteristics and cholesterol level. It is noteworthy that the work of Casas et al was the only study in our sample which Regarding arterial compliance, studies [29][30][31] showed that exercise improves this factor, reducing cardiovascular risk and blood pressure. One study 32 showed that the presence of polymorphism for the -786T>C position of the endothelial nitric oxide synthesis gene does not affect the basal levels of nitric oxide; however, when physical exercise is performed, nitric oxide concentration is reduced for women, with this polymorphism found in both normotensive and hypertensive women.…”

“…This category consisted of eight studies [25][26][27][28][29][30][31][32] with results related to the cardiovascular benefits if regular exercise in menopausal women. Three studies [25][26][27] demonstrated that exercise in postmenopausal women results in the elevation of antioxidant system, measured by the enzymes superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase.…”