The upper limit of the cardiorespiratory training zone (40-84%HRR) is overestimated for postmenopausal women.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the heart rate reserve (HRR) at first and second ventilatory thresholds (VT's) in postmenopausal women and compare it with optimal intensity range recommended by the ACSM (40-84%HRR). An additional aim was to evaluate whether a higher aerobic power level corresponded to a higher HRR at VT's.

Methods: Fifty-eight postmenopausal women participated in this study (aged 48-69).

[Impact of an exercise program in adiposity and muscular condition of postmenopausal women].

Purpose: To evaluate the effect of an exercise program on fat mass (FM), visceral fat area (VFA), skeletal muscle mass (SMM) and skeletal muscle mass index (SMMI) of post-menopausal women.

Methods: A sample of 169 women (56.8±6.

[Level of physical activity in the prevention of excess visceral fat in postmenopausal women: how much is needed?].

Objective: To analyze the level of physical activity (kcal/week) needed to prevent excess visceral fat in postmenopausal women.

Subjects And Methods: The sample included 239 women with a mean age of 57.2 years.

Action of therapeutic laser and ultrasound in peripheral nerve regeneration.

Objective: To assess the efficacy of early therapeutic laser and ultrasound in the regeneration process of an injury in rats.

Methods: We used 24 rats. Eighteen underwent surgery for sciatic nerve compression by a hemostat above the popliteal fossa.

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.

Impact of a 12-month exercise program on the temporal parameters of the foot rollover during walking in postmenopausal women.

Objective: A randomized controlled trial was undertaken to determine the impact of a 12-month exercise program on the temporal characteristics of the foot rollover during walking, based on plantar pressure data.

Methods: One hundred twenty one postmenopausal women aged 41 to 77 years comprised the sample and were randomly recruited from the community. Exercise and control women were tested before and at the end of the trial.

Exercise effects in plantar pressure of postmenopausal women.

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of a 12-month moderate-to-vigorous exercise program on plantar pressure among postmenopausal women.

Methods: A total of 121 white postmenopausal women participated in a randomized controlled trial (60 women in the exercise group and 61 women in the control group). Women in the exercise group attended training sessions of 60 minutes, 3 days per week, on nonconsecutive days.