title: Effect of a MAST Exercise Program on Anthropometric Parameters, Physical Fitness, and Serum Lipid Levels in Obese Postmenopausal Women.
abstract: The purpose of this study was to examine an influence of a mixed aerobic and strength training program (MAST) on anthropometry, serum lipid levels, physical performance, and functional fitness in obese postmenopausal women. The MAST sessions were held three times per week, and the exercise program lasted for 10 weeks. The exercise group demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in maximal oxygen uptake, a waist/hip ratio, and strength of the upper and lower body. An increase in LDL-C levels was observed in the control group. A 10-week MAST program encompassing Nordic-walking as an aerobic component, and strength exercises, induces positive changes in functional fitness, HDL-C, LDL-C and a waist/hip ratio in obese postmenopausal women. The observed changes implicate an increase in a health-related quality of life among the women administered to the physical exercise program.
authors.affiliation: Jędrzej Śniadecki Academy of Physical Education and Sport, Gdańsk, Poland.
authors.forename: Bartosz
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Trabka
authors.affiliation: Jędrzej Śniadecki Academy of Physical Education and Sport, Gdańsk, Poland.
authors.forename: Igor Z
authors.initials: IZ
authors.lastname: Zubrzycki
authors.affiliation: Jędrzej Śniadecki Academy of Physical Education and Sport, Gdańsk, Poland.
authors.forename: Zbigniew
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Ossowski
authors.affiliation: Jędrzej Śniadecki Academy of Physical Education and Sport, Gdańsk, Poland.
authors.forename: Olgierd
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Bojke
authors.affiliation: Department of Microbiology and Biochemistry, University of Fort Hare, Alice, South Africa.
authors.forename: Anna
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Clarke
authors.affiliation: Jędrzej Śniadecki Academy of Physical Education and Sport, Gdańsk, Poland.
authors.forename: Magdalena
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Wiacek
authors.affiliation: Department of Theory of Sports Training, Academy of Physical Education in Katowice, Poland.
authors.forename: Ewelina
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Latosik
keywords: exercise; obesity; physical fitness; postmenopause; serum lipids, nordic-walking