The Effects of a 12-week Stair Climbing Regimen on Arterial Stiffness, BP and Leg Strength in Stage-1 Hypertensive Postmenopausal Women
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Menopause
- Sponsor
- Pusan National University
- Enrollment
- 41
- Primary Endpoint
- Arterial stiffness
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 5 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
We used a parallel experimental design. Following an initial screening and familiarization session of study tests and procedures, eligible postmenopausal women were randomly assigned to a stair climbing (SC) group or non-exercising control group. SC training session was progressive program, and was performed 4 days a week for 12 weeks. Measurements were collected at baseline and after 12 weeks during the same time of day (±1 hour) in the morning following an overnight fast and abstinence from caffeinated drinks, alcohol, and between 48 and 72 hours after the last exercise session.
Investigators
Won-mok son
postdoctoral fellow
Pusan National University
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Stage-1 hypertension
- •Postmenopausal
Exclusion Criteria
- •Pulmonary, renal, adrenal, pituitary, severe psychiatric, thyroid, or cardiovascular disease other than stage-1 systolic hypertension (140-159 mmHg)
- •Hormone replacement therapy during the 6 months prior the study
- •Smoker or having any medication changes in the previous year
- •Experience with psychological and physical therapy in the previous year
- •History of steady exercise or exercise training in the last year
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Arterial stiffness
Time Frame: 12 weeks
Arterial stiff ness was measured by brachial to ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV, m/s) using volume plethysmographic device (VP-1000).
Muscle strength
Time Frame: 12 weeks
Muscle strength was measured by the eight repetition maximum (8RM) test using extension machine (Cyber 6000).
Heart rate (HR)
Time Frame: 12 weeks
Heart rate was measured by ECG
Body mass index (BMI)
Time Frame: 12 weeks
BMI was calculated as weight/height\^2 (kg/m\^2)
Body composition
Time Frame: 12 weeks
Body composition was measured using eight-polar tactile-electrode impedance meter (InBody 720). Body weight (kg), fat mass (kg), and fat free mass (kg) were assessed.
Blood pressure (BP)
Time Frame: 12 weeks
BP (mmHg) was measured by volume plethysmographic device. Diastolic blood pressure and systolic blood pressure were measured.
Height
Time Frame: 12 weeks
Height (m) was measured with a stadiometer