Table 1.
Effects of aerobic exercise training on anthropometrical parameters, lipid profile, glycemia and MLSS in hypertensive postmenopausal women.
| Parameters (n = 18) | Initial | Final |
|---|---|---|
| Age (yrs) | 58.3 ± 1.2 | – |
| Time after menopause (yrs) | 10.3 ± 2.1 | – |
| BMI | 27.3 ± 0.5 | 26.9 ± 0.5* |
| WC | 94.4 ± 1.6 | 93.4 ± 1.5* |
| TC (mg/dL) | 195.4 ± 6.4 | 194.1 ± 5.5 |
| LDL-c (mg/dL) | 124.7 ± 6.4 | 124.2 ± 5.0 |
| HDL-c (mg/dL) | 46.9 ± 1.7 | 49.1 ± 1.5 |
| VLDL-c (mg/dL) | 23.8 ± 1.9 | 20.6 ± 1.5 |
| TG (mg/dL) | 113.8 ± 10 | 103.1 ± 7.8 |
| Glycemia (mg/dL) | 87.2 ± 2.2 | 90.3 ± 2.1 |
| Rest HR | 67.3 ± 2.7 | 64.7 ± 2.2* |
| MLSS exercise HR | 152 ± 4.7 | 151 ± 5.1 |
| MLSS threshold | 5.5 ± 0.4 | 7.3 ± 0.5* |
BMI = body mass index (kg/m2); WC = waist circumference (cm); TC = total cholesterol; LDL = low density lipoprotein; HDL = high-density lipoprotein; VLDL = very low-density lipoprotein; TG = triglycerides. HR = heart rate (bpm); MLSS = maximal lactate steady state; Data are mean ± SEM.
*P < 0.05 compared with initial time.