The effects of exercise training on maximum aerobic capacity, rest heart rate, blood pressure and anthropometric variables of postmenopausal women with breast cancer

Journal of Research in Medical Sciences1735-199515220100104The effects of exercise training on maximum aerobic capacity, rest heart rate, blood pressure and anthropometric variables of postmenopausal women with breast cancer7883ENAssociate Professorb PhD Student, Exercise Physiology, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iranc Professor, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran.Assistant Professor, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Guilan, Rasht, IranAssistant Professor, Department of Radiotherapy, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.200906272009112320100217<ul><li>BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of exercise training on maximum aerobic capacity, resting heart rate (RHR), blood pressure and anthropometric variables of postmenopausal women with breast cancer.</li><li>METHODS: Twenty nine women with breast cancer who received surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy with current hormone therapy were divided into two groups; intervention and control. Subjects in the intervention group performed 15 weeks combination exercise training including walking for 25 to 45 minutes (2 sessions per week) and resistance training for 60 minutes (2 sessions per week that were different from walking days). In pre and post tests, VO2max, RHR, blood pressure, body weight, body mass index (BMI) and waist to hip ratio (WHR) were measured in both groups. Data was analyzed using analysis of covariance (ANCOVA).</li><li>RESULTS: Significant differences were observed for VO2max, RHR, body weight, BMI and WHR between intervention and control groups after 15 weeks (p < 0.05). In fact, exercise training had positive effects on the VO2max, RHR, body weight, BMI and WHR in postmenopausal women with breast cancer. No significant different was found for blood pressure between two groups (p > 0.05).</li><li>CONCLUSIONS: It can be concluded that exercise training may improve maximum aerobic capacity, RHR and anthropometric variables in postmenopausal women with breast cancer.</li><li>KEYWORDS: Breast Cancer, Postmenopausal, Maximum Aerobic Capacity, Blood Pressure, Anthropometric Variables.</li></ul>  http://jrms.mui.ac.ir/index.php/jrms/article/view/3927http://jrms.mui.ac.ir/index.php/jrms/article/download/3927/1899