Comparing the Effects of Multicomponent Exercise on Cardiovascular Health and Lipid Profiles in Premenopausal and Postmenopausal Women

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Background: The present study aimed to examine the effects of a 26-week multicomponent exercise program on lipid and lipoprotein profiles, blood pressure, and anthropometric parameters in healthy but sedentary premenopausal and postmenopausal women aged 40-60. Method: The program, comprising resistance, balance, flexibility, and aerobic exercises, aimed to identify group-specific responses and establish the program's efficacy in mitigating cardiovascular risks. Seventy-five women were recruited, and 38 completed the intervention. Participants were categorized into premenopausal (n=18), postmenopausal (n=10), and control groups (n=10). Key measures included total cholesterol, low- and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, triglycerides, glucose, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and anthropometric variables. Statistical analyses employed the Shapiro-Wilk test, paired t-tests, Wilcoxon tests, and Kruskal-Wallis tests, with α=0.05.

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