TY - CHAP
T1 - Effects of Exercise on Menopausal Prevalent Conditions
AU - Martínez-Domínguez, Samuel J.
AU - Bueno-Notivol, Juan
AU - Chedraui, Peter
AU - Alonso-Ventura, Vanesa
AU - Calvo-Latorre, Julia
AU - Pérez-López, Faustino R.
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2019.
PY - 2019/1/1
Y1 - 2019/1/1
N2 - The menopausal transition and postmenopausal years are associated with body composition/endocrine adjustments, increase of some co-morbid conditions, and changes in social environment. During this phase, several symptoms and co-morbid complications are frequent and may vary in intensity and duration. Physical activity and exercise have been recommended although there are controversies from observational studies regarding their benefits. The present review analyzes different outcomes giving preference to randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and meta-analyses that assess the real impact of various conditions prevalent during the second half of female life. Body composition, insulin sensitivity, and metabolic endpoints can be improved by programmed exercise. On the contrary, vasomotor symptoms and perceived stress are not improved by exercise. Depressive and anxiety symptoms may be improved by programmed exercise. Future RCTs should specifically define intensity and duration of weekly exercise in order to achieve the appropriate recommendations.
AB - The menopausal transition and postmenopausal years are associated with body composition/endocrine adjustments, increase of some co-morbid conditions, and changes in social environment. During this phase, several symptoms and co-morbid complications are frequent and may vary in intensity and duration. Physical activity and exercise have been recommended although there are controversies from observational studies regarding their benefits. The present review analyzes different outcomes giving preference to randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and meta-analyses that assess the real impact of various conditions prevalent during the second half of female life. Body composition, insulin sensitivity, and metabolic endpoints can be improved by programmed exercise. On the contrary, vasomotor symptoms and perceived stress are not improved by exercise. Depressive and anxiety symptoms may be improved by programmed exercise. Future RCTs should specifically define intensity and duration of weekly exercise in order to achieve the appropriate recommendations.
KW - Anxiety
KW - Body composition
KW - Depressive symptoms
KW - Exercise
KW - Insomnia
KW - Insulin sensitivity
KW - Menopause
KW - Physical performance
KW - Sleep
KW - Vasomotor symptoms
UR - https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/85148815461
U2 - 10.1007/978-3-030-13936-0_30
DO - 10.1007/978-3-030-13936-0_30
M3 - Capítulo
AN - SCOPUS:85148815461
SN - 9783030139353
SP - 467
EP - 484
BT - Postmenopausal Diseases and Disorders
PB - Springer International Publishing
ER -