Effects of body composition and menopause characteristics on maximal oxygen uptake of postmenopausal women.

Objective: The aim of this study was to identify the effects of body composition and menopause characteristics on maximal oxygen uptake (V˙O2max) variation in postmenopausal women.

Methods: The study was conducted on 208 healthy women aged 49 to 79 years. Data related to menopause were obtained through medical history.