Effects of exercise on metabolic risk, cardiovascular fitness, and body composition in elderly women of the past decade: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Jing Shen, Jin Peng, YuJie Luan, XinYi Liu, Jian Li, Jinhui Wu

Center of Gerontology and Geriatrics, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.Center of Gerontology and Geriatrics, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China. · pubmed

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Abstract

Age-related reductions in physical activity and unfavorable body composition changes promote metabolic dysfunction and cardiovascular risk elevation in older populations. Due to estrogen-related factors, differences in cardiovascular risks, and musculoskeletal conditions, exercise may be one of the most accessible and widely applicable lifestyle interventions for older women. A comprehensive and systematic search has not yet been carried out on the effects of exercise on cardiovascular risk and its related indicators in elderly women. This meta-analysis evaluates exercise effects on metabolic risk, cardiovascular health, and body composition in healthy elderly women.

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Research summary

The paper claims that exercise positively affects metabolic risk, cardiovascular health, and body composition in healthy elderly women. This research is relevant as it addresses lifestyle interventions that could mitigate age-related declines in health and promote longevity in older populations.

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