Comparing walking and a selected aerobic exercise effect on cardiovascular risk factors in non-athletic postmenopausal women after twelve weeks of training

Journal Title: International Research Journal of Applied and Basic Sciences - Year 2013, Vol 4, Issue 1

Abstract

Given the importance of physical activity in preventing cardiovascular disease, this study compares walking and a selected aerobic exercise effects on cardiovascular risk factors in non-athletic postmenopausal (50-60 year-old) women. In this study, 45 healthy postmenopausal women were randomly divided into three groups of 15 people, selected aerobic training, walking and control groups.

Authors and Affiliations

Asieh sadat Mousavian(M. S. C)| Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Iran Corresponding author: Asieh sadat Mousavian,asieh.mousavian@gmail.com, Dr. Saeed Shakerian| Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Iran Corresponding author: Asieh sadat Mousavian, Dr. Faride Namvar| Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Iran Corresponding author: Asieh sadat Mousavian, Dr. Mohsen Ghanbarzadeh| Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Iran Corresponding author: Asieh sadat Mousavian

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Asieh sadat Mousavian(M. S. C), Dr. Saeed Shakerian, Dr. Faride Namvar, Dr. Mohsen Ghanbarzadeh (2013). Comparing walking and a selected aerobic exercise effect on cardiovascular risk factors in non-athletic postmenopausal women after twelve weeks of training. International Research Journal of Applied and Basic Sciences, 4(1), 91-95. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-5278