Source: Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
Summary:
48 women, average age 55, exercised for 38 months and 30 others served as controls
Exercise included 4 group sessions (including endurance, jumping, strength, and stretching segments) per week, plus unsupervised home training
Exercise group improved bone mineral density at spine, body composition, strength, blood lipids, and menopausal symptoms, but controls did not
Conclusion: Mixed, high intensity exercise program compensated for most common negative menopausal changes
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