The aim is to investigate whether strength training or high intensity interval training is effective in improving insulin sensitivity, cardiovascular outcomes, body composition and reproductive outcomes in women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Few studies have examined the effect of strength training alone on insulin sensitivity, reproductive outcomes and body composition in women with PCOS. Most previous studies on aerobic exercise in PCOS have applied moderate exercise intensity.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
31
Department of circulation and medical imaging , NTNU
Trondheim, Norway
insulin resistance
measured with the homeostatic model assessment for insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) method
Time frame: 10 weeks
Body composition
Measured as body fat % on an impedance scale and waist circumference
Time frame: 10 weeks
Maximum oxygen uptake
Measured during maximum effort exercise test
Time frame: 10 weeks
Endothelial function
Flow mediated dilatation of the brachial artery.
Time frame: 10 weeks
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