Resistance training in postmenopausal women with and without hormone therapy

Article Abstract:

Research shows that resistance and weight-bearing exercise increases lean soft tissue in both postmenopausal women with or without hormonal replacement therapy while fat tissue is decreased in those undergoing the therapy. Data indicate that the effects are dependent on the volume of exercise, especially weight-bearing trining.

Portugal, Evaluation, Physiological aspects, Influence, Hormone therapy, Tissues, Tissues (Anatomy), Weight training, Hormone replacement therapy, Strengthening exercises

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Lifetime physical activity and breast cancer risk in pre-and postmenopausal women

Article Abstract:

The relation between leisure time and occupational physical activity, across the lifespan and pre and postmenopausal breast cancer is explored. A protective effect of strenuous physical activity on breast cancer risk in both pre and postmenopausal women is revealed.

Risk factors, Breast cancer

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Weight lifted in strength training predicts bone change in postmenopausal women

Article Abstract:

The relationship between bone mineral density (BMD) change and exercise-specific weight lifted in a one year strength training program is examined. Evidence reinforced the positive relationship between this type of exercise and BMD in postmenopausal women.

Weight lifting (Sports), Osteoporosis

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