The effect of moderate-intensity aerobic training on pulmonary function and estrogen receptor-alpha gene in postmenopausal women with vitamin D deficiency: A randomized control trial.

Background: The impact of aerobic training on pulmonary function by modulating gene expression of estrogen receptor-alpha (ERα), sex hormones and 25-hydroxy vitamin D (Vit D) in postmenopausal women (PMW) with Vit D deficiency is uncertain.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of 12 weeks of moderate-intensity aerobic training on pulmonary function, ERα gene expression, serum levels of sex hormones and Vit D in PMW with Vit D deficiency.

Methods: Twenty-nine sedentary PMW with Vit D deficiency (aged 45-65 yrs) were randomized to exercise (EX, n = 15) and control (C, n = 14) groups.

The effects of short-term moderate intensity aerobic exercise and long-term detraining on electrocardiogram indices and cardiac biomarkers in postmenopausal women.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of 12-week of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise and 5-month detraining on electrocardiogram (ECG) indices and serum levels of 25-hydroxivitamin D (Vit D), parathyroid hormone (PTH), calcium (Ca), and phosphorus (P) in postmenopausal women (PMWs).

Materials And Methods: Thirty-one PMWs (aged 50-70 yrs) were randomized to exercise (EX, n = 16) and control (C, n = 15) groups. EX group performed of 12-week of warm up- walking/jogging moderate intensity aerobic exercise training program- recovery (60 min/day, 3 days/week at 70% of maximal heart rate reserve), and then 5-month detraining remained.