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Considering the role of autonomic nerve activity in blood pressure control, this study aimed to investigate the cardiac autonomic nerve responses after an aerobic exercise session in Anabolic Androgenic Steroids (AAS) users. Twenty men (AAS, n = 9; control group, n = 11) performed an aerobic exercise session (60 min, 70 to 80% of HRmax). Heart rate variability (HRV) was assessed before and during a 60-min post-exercise recovery period. RMSSD (root mean square successive difference of the RR intervals) and the LF/HF ratio (low frequency/high frequency spectra) were also evaluated. The Student's t-test for independent samples was used to compare differences between initial group characteristics. Repeated measures ANOVA was used to compare pre- and post-exercise HRV recovery (p < 0.05). AAS had a lower SDNN (standard deviation of the intervals) (40.8 ± 16.8 vs. 71.6 ± 24.7 ms; p = 0.04, d = 1.4) and a higher LF/HF (3.4 ± 2.1 vs. 1.8 ± 0.9%; p = 0.03, d = 0.9) before exercise. AAS and controls had similar RMSSD (14.0 ± 15.8 vs. 18.9 ± 12.1 ms; p = 0.20) and a LF/HF (2.8 ± 1.6 vs. 2.4 ± 1.2 ms; p = 0.41) immediately post-exercise. The between-groups comparison revealed a higher HF/LF at 30 min (4.3 ± 1.4 vs. 2.5 ± 1.3%; p = 0.008, d = 1.3) and 60 min (5.0 ± 2.2 vs. 2.3 ± 0.8%; p = 0.001, d = 1.6) for the AAS group in the recovery time. This study demonstrated impaired parasympathetic activity at rest and immediately after the exercise session as an adverse effect of AAS usage, but similar behavior regarding the restoration of sympathetic activity.

This study aimed to analyze the effects of musical stimuli on university performance through heart rate and Rate of Perceived Exertion as a function of a running protocol in deep water. The sample consisted of 18 women aged between 18 and 30 years (23.44 ± 3.42) from Mossoró/RN. Participants were assessed on two separate days, one day with musical stimulation and the other without the stimulus. At the end of each stage reached within the test, the Heart Rate and Rate of Perceived Exertion of each participant were measured before the beginning of the next stage. To compare the performance variables with and without musical stimuli, the paired “t” test. p

Phase angle, obtained by bioelectrical impedance, is an indicator of cellular integrity and has been proposed as a prognostic parameter in patients who are critically ill. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the association between phase angle and adverse clinical outcomes in hospitalized patients with coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19). An extensive literature search was performed in the MEDLINE/PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science databases, with interest in observational studies evaluating the association between phase angle and adverse clinical outcomes in individuals aged ≥18 years hospitalized with COVID-19. Studies were independently selected by two reviewers, according to eligibility criteria. Subsequently, data were extracted and presented in a qualitative synthesis. The evaluation of the quality of the studies was performed according to the Newcastle-Ottawa scale. The full methodology was published in PROSPERO (ID CRD42022306177). A total of 392 articles were identified, resulting in seven selected studies, of which six were prospective cohorts and one was retrospective. In the quality assessment, six studies obtained scores equal to or greater than seven, indicating a low risk of bias. A total of 750 participants composed the samples of the selected studies. Five studies reported an independent association between phase angle and adverse clinical outcomes during hospitalization for COVID-19, with emphasis on prolonged hospitalization and mechanical ventilation and higher mortality in patients with a lower phase angle. Thus, phase angle measurement can be useful in the early identification of risks in patients hospitalized with COVID-19, for the purpose of adequacy of clinical management.

Laine de Carvalho Guerra Pessoa Mamede,1 Rafaela Lira Formiga Cavalcanti de Lima,2 Alexandre Sérgio Silva,1 João Carlos Lima Rodrigues Pita,3 Nadjeanny Ingrid Galdino Gomes,1 Elisama Araújo de Sena,1 Rhayra Priscila Moraes Nobrega,2 João Otávio Scarano Alcântara,2 Julie Hanna Fontes de Souza,2 Glêbia Alexa Cardoso,3 José Luiz de Brito Alves,1 Maria da Conceição Rodrigues Gonçalves1 1Post-Graduate Program in Nutrition Sciences, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, Brazil; 2Department of Nutrition, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, Brazil; 3Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, BrazilCorrespondence: Laine de Carvalho Guerra Pessoa MamedeDepartment of Nutrition, Health Sciences Center, Universidade Federal da Paraíba, Campus I – Jd, Cidade Universitária, João Pessoa, PB, CEP: 58051-900, BrazilTel/Fax +55 83 9 91089818Email laineguerramamede@gmail.comAim: The study aimed to evaluate the effects of vitamin D3 (VD3) supplementation on inflammation and oxidative stress markers in overweight and obese women with deficiency or insufficiency of vitamin D.Methods: Twenty-nine overweight or obese women who had a deficiency or insufficiency of vitamin D were placed into two groups according to VD3 intervention. Patients in the supplemented group received a single oral megadose of VD3 (VD3, n=14). Patients in placebo group received a single oral identical capsule without vitamin D (placebo, n = 15). Anthropometric and biochemical variables were assessed at baseline and after 4-weeks intervention.Results: Anthropometric variables (waist circumference, waist–hip ratio, waist–height ratio and body mass index) were similar between groups (p > 0.05). VD3 supplementation increased the serum levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (p=0.000), malondialdehyde (p=0.021) and C-reactive protein (p=0.043) in overweight and obese women. Additionally, VD3 supplementation reduced the serum levels of aspartate aminotransferase (AST, p=0.035), alanine aminotransferase (ALT, p< 0.0001) in overweight and obese women. Despite this, the serum levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH), fasting glucose (FG), and alpha-1- acid glycoprotein (A1GPA), total antioxidant capacity (TAC) were similar between groups.Conclusion: In summary, a single oral megadose of VD3 increased 25-hydroxyvitamin D serum levels but did not improve oxidative stress and inflammation markers.Keywords: vitamin D, obesity, inflammation, lipid peroxidation

Strength training increases systemic oxygen consumption, causing the excessive generation of reactive oxygen species, which in turn, provokes oxidative stress reactions and cellular processes that induce uterine contraction. The aim of this study was to evaluate the possible protective effect of Spirulina platensis (SP), an antioxidant blue algae, on the contractile and relaxation reactivity of rat uterus and the balance of oxidative stress/antioxidant defenses. Female Wistar rats were divided into sedentary (CG), trained (TG), and T + supplemented (TG50, TG100) groups. Reactivity was analyzed by AQCAD, oxidative stress was evaluated by the malondialdehyde (MDA) formation, and the antioxidant capacity was measured by the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) method. Strength training increased contractile reactivity and decreased the pharmaco-mechanical component of relaxing reactivity in rat uterus. In addition, training decreased oxidation inhibition in the plasma and exercise increased oxidative stress in the uterine tissue; however, supplementation with algae prevented this effect and potentiated the increase in antioxidant capacity. Therefore, this study demonstrated that food supplementation prevents changes in reactivity and oxidative stress induced by strength training in a rat uterus, showing for the first time, that the uterus is a target for this exercise modality and antioxidant supplementation with S. platensis is an alternative means of preventing uterine dysfunction.

Introdução: A eletromiografia consiste no estudo, registro e interpretação dos sinais elétricos emitidos pelas fibras musculares ativas durante o processo de contração. Esta técnica abrange aplicações clínicas e em pesquisas científicas. Com o crescimento da população idosa estudos relacionando a produção de força e a técnica da eletromiografia tem sido realizado com o objetivo de quantificar os parâmetros referente a essa capacidade física. Objetivo: Apresentar uma revisão integrativa acerca da relação entre o sinal eletromiográfico e a produção de força em idosos.Métodos: Para a seleção dos artigos utilizou-se das bases de dados PubMed, Scopus, Scielo, Web of Science e Lilacs, por meio do uso dos descritores: “elderly AND electromyography AND muscle strenght“.Resultados e Discussão: Na população idosa, os declínios nos parâmetros fisiológicos e anatômicos tendem a se apresentar com maior frequência, tornando mais crítica a comparação quantitativa devido a diferentes respostas, de individuo para individuo e entre musculaturas diferentes o que pode inviabilizar a linearidade entre produção de força e sinal EMG..Conclusão: De acordo com a literatura, não há uma relação linear entre a eletromiografia de superfície e a produção de força em idosos. Diferenças em fatores fisiológicos, anatômicos e instrumentais podem explicar esse evento.

Objective: To analyze the hemodynamic variables and the rating of perceived exertion (RPE) between an active videogame (AVG) session and a dance session. Materials and Methods: The sample consisted...

The objective of this study was to investigate the relationship of the polymorphism in Intron 7 G/C (rs 4253778) of the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha (PPARα) gene with the magnitude of changes in the body composition of an overweight and obese population that underwent an aerobic training program. Fifty-eight previously inactive men and women, body mass index (BMI) 31.5 ± 2.8 kg / m 2 , 46.5% ( n = 27 ) genotyped as CC genotype and 53.5% ( n = 31 ) as CA+AA, underwent a 12-week aerobic training (walking/running). Aerobic capacity (ergospirometry), body composition (DXA), and nutritional assessment were made before and 48 h after the experimental protocol. Two-way ANOVA, chi-square test, and logistic regression were used ( p < 0.05 ). Twenty-seven volunteers (46.5%) were identified as CC genotype and 31 (53.5%) as CA+AA genotype. Time-group interaction showed that there was no difference in these between two allele groups. However, differences in distribution of respondents or nonresponders according to allele A were identified for fat mass ( p ≤ 0.003 ), percentage fat mass ( p ≤ 0.002 ), the waist ( p ≤ 0.009 ), abdomen ( p ≤ 0.000 ), and hip ( p ≤ 0.001 ), this difference being independent for the fat mass. Meanwhile, sex, age, and nutritional management have also been found to be influential factors. It is concluded that the PPARα gene is involved in varying body composition in response to an aerobic training program.

This study analyzed the intensity of Kinect Sports® games in college students through hemodynamic variables and perceived exertion. An experimental study, with 34 young students (21.5 ± 1.9 years) who underwent three consecutive games sessions, divided into boxing, bowling, baseball, and tennis games; sand, golf, athletics, and ski flights; table tennis, football, darts, and American football. Heart rate (HR), blood pressure (BP), and rate of perceived exertion (RPE) were recorded every two minutes of each game. One-way ANOVA for repeated measurements was used to verify differences in HR, BP, and RPE at each time of the game and the effect size (p, RESUMO Este estudo analisou a intensidade dos jogos Kinect Sports® em universitários através das variáveis hemodinâmicas e da percepção subjetiva de esforço. Tratou-se de um estudo experimental, com 34 jovens estudantes (21.5±1.9anos) que foram submetidos a três sessões consecutivas de jogos, divididas em jogos de boxe, boliche, beisebol e tênis; vôlei de areia, golfe, atletismo e esqui; tênis de mesa, futebol, dardos e futebol americano. A frequência cardíaca (FC), pressão arterial (PA) e percepção subjetiva de esforço (PSE) foram registradas a cada dois minutos de cada jogo. One-way ANOVA for repeated measurements was used to verify differences in HR, BP and PSE at each time of the game and the effect size (p

Background High levels of oxidative stress promote degradation of the cell membrane impairing cellular function in fat oxidation. However, the influence of oxidative stress on exercise-induced weight-loss has not yet been investigated. Therefore, the aim of this study was to verify the influence of a lipidic peroxidation marker (malondialdehyde, MDA) and antioxidant status (total antioxidant capacity marker, TAC) on the magnitude of weight-loss by aerobic-induced exercise in previously sedentary overweight or obese individuals. Methods Seventy-five physically inactive adults were randomized into experimental (N.=58) and control (N.=17) groups, who engaged in a 12-week program of aerobic training walking and/or running (3 to 5 days/week) or stretching (1 day/week), respectively. Body composition (DXA), aerobic capacity (ergospirometric) and blood collections for oxidative stress analysis (MDA and TAC) were determined before and after the experimental protocol. Two-way ANOVA for repeated measures or Friedman's test were used to evaluate differences in time/group interaction. Pearson correlation was used to verify the relationship between the variables of oxidative stress and of body composition. Results Significant reduction was found in fat body mass of experimental when compared to control group (-1.3±1.9 kg versus -0.3±1.3, P=0.04). Experimental group also altered significantly the total body mass (-1.2±4.7 kg; effect size 0.44), body mass index - BMI (-0.3±1.1 effect size 0.37), fat percentage (1.3±1.6%; effect size 0.50) and lean body mass (0.6±1.5 kg; effect size 0.32).There was increase in MDA of 2.3 μmol/L to 2.7 μmol/L (P=0.00), without changes to TAC (25.6±13.9% to 28.0±10.4%). No correlation was found between these variations in body composition with either the initial values of MDA and TAC or delta variation of these indicators of oxidative stress in response to the training program. Conclusions Indicators of oxidative stress (MDA and TAC) does not influence the magnitude of weight-loss induced by aerobic training.

Background Clinical studies related to the obesity pandemic have intensified in recent years, being the animal studies are also considered of great relevance. However, despite the fact that many diets have been reported in the literature to induce obesity in animal models, there is still a gap regarding evidence of the efficacy of these models, considering not only changes in somatic parameters, but also the triggering of comorbidities associated with obesity. In this scenario, the aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of western and cafeteria diets as obesity-inducing protocols, focusing on the evaluation of metabolic, somatic, oxidative, histological and behavioural parameters of Wistar rats. Methods The rats were fed a control (CON), western (WTD) or cafeteria (CAF) diet for 16 weeks. Results The CAF diet caused anxiogenic-like behaviour. Body mass (BMI), Lee and adiposity indices increased in the CAF group. CAF and WTD diets reduced glucose and insulin tolerance, caused dyslipidemia, increased lipid peroxidation and decrease antioxidant capacity in the liver, kidneys and brain. The WTD and CAF groups shows greater IL-6 protein expression in adipose tissue, developed hepatic steatosis and ischaemic neurons, whereas interstitial nephritis was observed only in the CAF group. Conclusion The CAF diet was most effective in inducing obesity, as shown both by the somatic parameters and by the greater number of obesity-related metabolic and neurobehavioural disorders in the evaluated rats.

Introdução: A disfunção sexual é um problema comum a homens e mulheres. Por esse motivo, passou a ser vista como um problema de saúde pública. Contudo, vivemos em uma sociedade onde ainda é restrito falar sobre o comportamento sexual, sobretudo em relação à homossexualidade, definida como atração sexual entre pessoas do mesmo sexo, que está presente desde o início da civilização. Objetivo: foi conhecer a prevalência de disfunções sexuais em indivíduos homossexuais. Metodologia: trata-se de um revisão intergrativa, os dados foram resultantes de uma pesquisa realizada entre março de 2020 a junho de 2021 nas bases de dados PubMed, BVS e PEDro. Para isso, foram incluídos artigos de revisão sistemática e ensaios clínicos randomizados publicados nos últimos 16 anos. Esses relatam sobre disfunção sexual masculina em homossexuais, prevalência, e tratamento das disfunções sexuais. Resultados: Após estudo detalhado, foi analisada a importância de novas pesquisas sobre o tema abordado, visto que a desinformação e a falta de cuidado prevalecem em muitos casos. Consideração Final: portanto, é fundamental a informação e a orientação sobre os cuidados de prevenção e tratamento multidisciplinar, para que tenha uma diminuição das taxas de prevalência, e que com isso esse público passe a ter uma melhor qualidade de vida, e uma vida sexual mais satisfatória e prazerosa.

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways characterized by immune cell infiltrates, bronchial hyperresponsiveness, and declining lung function. Thus, the possible effects of virgin coconut oil on a chronic allergic lung inflammation model were evaluated. Morphology of lung and airway tissue exhibited peribronchial inflammatory infiltrate, epithelial hyperplasia, and smooth muscle thickening in guinea pigs submitted to ovalbumin sensitization, which were prevented by virgin coconut oil supplementation. Additionally, in animals with lung inflammation, trachea contracted in response to ovalbumin administration, showed a greater contractile response to carbachol (CCh) and histamine, and these responses were prevented by the virgin coconut oil supplementation. Apocynin, a NADPH oxidase inhibitor, did not reduce the potency of CCh, whereas tempol, a superoxide dismutase mimetic, reduced potency only in nonsensitized animals. Catalase reduced the CCh potency in nonsensitized animals and animals sensitized and treated with coconut oil, indicating the participation of superoxide anion and hydrogen peroxide in the hypercontractility, which was prevented by virgin coconut oil. In the presence of L-NAME, a nitric oxide synthase (NOS) inhibitor, the CCh curve remained unchanged in nonsensitized animals but had increased efficacy and potency in sensitized animals, indicating an inhibition of endothelial NOS but ineffective in inhibiting inducible NOS. In animals sensitized and treated with coconut oil, the CCh curve was not altered, indicating a reduction in the release of NO by inducible NOS. These data were confirmed by peribronchiolar expression analysis of iNOS. The antioxidant capacity was reduced in the lungs of animals with chronic allergic lung inflammation, which was reversed by the coconut oil, and confirmed by analysis of peribronchiolar 8-iso-PGF2α content. Therefore, the virgin coconut oil supplementation reverses peribronchial inflammatory infiltrate, epithelial hyperplasia, smooth muscle thickening, and hypercontractility through oxidative stress and its interactions with the NO pathway.

Although meta-analyzes point to a weight loss of no more than 3 kg to exercise, body fat of the athletes are below of the population. Then training load may be a determining factor in body composition. This study verified if dose of physical training adopted by exercise practitioners is determinant in body composition. Was a cross-sectional retrospective study carried out with 122 individuals (45.8 ± 13.0 years, 50 men) who practiced cyclic exercises (running, walking or cycling) randomly recruited in six regions which the city was geographically divided. Caloric expenditure was estimated in the trainings based on the frequency, intensity and duration of the exercises and the body composition was assessed by electrical bioimpedance. The subjects practiced 4.3 ± 1.5 weekly sessions, with mean duration of 56.7 ± 28.2 minutes/session and caloric expenditure/day of 410.2 ± 384.1 kcal/day. Linear regression test revealed a negative correlation (p=0.000) between the mean daily expenditure and all measures of adiposity tested (absolute and relative body fat, and visceral fat), and evidenced that the training load explains 56% of the proposed model. When adjusted for sex, the correlation remained in men and disappeared in women. Men9s with energy expenditure higher than 785 kcal/day presented lower fat stores than congeners with minor diary training load. Conclude that training load adopted by physical exercise practitioners is an influencing factor in the body composition of men, but not of women. Load adopted in conventional programs training seems insufficient to produce adequate body composition. Key-words: weight loss, body fat, body composition, caloric expenditure, exercise.

This study investigated the chronic and acute influence of resistance exercise on blood pressure in women with metabolic syndrome before and after climacteric. Twenty sedentary women, nine non-menopausal (RNM) and 11 menopausal (RM), performed training for 12 weeks. Meanwhile, 23 controls, 11 not menopausal (CNM) and 12 menopausal (CM), remained sedentary. Blood pressure was measured before and after the training period in conditions of rest and after a session of exercise. Training promoted variations in blood pressure at rest from 116±13 to 118±10 mmHg (p=0.73) and from 128±12 mmHg to 120±11mmHg (p=0.12) in RNM and RM, respectively. CNM and CM varied from 115±11 to 116±12 mmHg (p=0.9) and from 115±14 mmHg to 116±13 mmHg (p=0.74). Blood pressure values in one acute session did not differ between groups (p>0.05). Resistance training did not improve blood pressure in women with metabolic syndrome, regardless of climacteric.

Introducao: Estudos tem sido desenvolvidos de modo a contribuir para a melhoria da qualidade de vida na terceira idade e um dos aspectos a essa relacionados e a autonomia funcional, que pode ser beneficiada pela pratica de atividade fisica. Objetivo: Comparar a autonomia funcional de idosas fisicamente a tivas e insuficientemente ativas de uma cidade centro sul cearense. Metodos: Estudo observacional, do tipo seccional, para o qual foram convidadas a participar mulheres idosas (>60 anos de idade), aleatoriamente, em diversos locais da cidade de Iguatu-CE. A autonomia funcional foi avaliada por meio do protocolo de autonomia GDLAM. Resultados: Participaram 30 mulheres idosas (60 a 83 anos) foram divididas em dois grupos: G1 (n=15) composto de praticantes de exercicios fisicos (66 ± 5,01 anos) e G2 (n=15) de mulheres insuficientemente ativas (67 ± 6,17 anos). A unica diferenca entre os grupos G1 e G2 foi no teste de vestir e tirar uma camiseta (14,19 ± 4,13s vs 18,24 ± 12,51s). Os valores dos dois grupos ficaram bem proximos. O G1 demostrou um melhor desempenho, com um resultado bom, e o G2 demorou na execucao das atividades, com um resultado regular. Conclusao: Mulheres idosas praticantes de exercicios fisicos apresentaram maior autonomia funcional significativa no teste de vestir e tirar a camiseta quando comparada a mulheres insuficientemente ativas, demonstrando que a pratica de exercicio fisico pode contribuir para maior autonomia. Functional Autonomy of Elderly Physically Active and Insufficiently Active Elderly Women in a City in the Cearense Middle South: A Cross-Sectional Study Introduction: Studies have been developed in order to contribute to the improvement of quality of life in the third age. One of the aspects related to it is the functional autonomy, which physical activity can benefit. Objective: To compare the functional autonomy of physical active and insufficiently active elderly women in a city center at south of Ceara. Methods: This was a cross-sectional, observational study. In several locations in the city of Iguatu-CE, elderly women (> 60 years of age) were randomly invited to participate. The functional autonomy was evaluated through the GDLAM autonomy protocol. Results: Thirty elderly women (60 to 83 years) were divided into two groups: G1 (n = 15) composed of physical exercise practitioners (66 ± 5.01 years) and G2 (n = 15) of insufficiently active women ( 67 ± 6.17 years). The only difference between groups G1 and G2 was in the in the dressing and undressing a T-shirt test (14.19 ± 4.13s vs 18.24 ± 12.51s). The values of the two groups were very close. The G1 showed a better performance with a good result, and the G2 took a long time to complete the activities, with a regular result. Conclusion: Older women practicing physical exercise presented significant higher functional autonomy in the dressing and undressing a T-shirt test when compared to insufficiently active women, demonstrating that the practice of physical exercise can contribute to greater autonomy.

Highlights • Post-exercise hypotension did not occur in anabolic steroid users. • The rehabilitation of hypertension is blunted by anabolic steroids. • Damage caused by anabolic steroids should be reported in educational programs., Background There is evidence of hypertensive effects caused by anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS). A single exercise session promotes the acute reduction of blood pressure, but the effects of AAS on this phenomenon are unknown. Objectives To investigate the post-exercise blood pressure response in androgenic-anabolic steroid users. Methods Thirteen AAS users (23.9 ± 4.3 years old) and sixteen controls (22.1 ± 4.5 years old) performed a session of aerobic exercise. Heart rate and blood pressure were assessed before exercise and during a 60 min post-exercise resting period. Repeated ANOVA measures were used to determine differences between the groups. Results While the control group had a significant reduction in post-exercise systolic blood pressure of up to 13.9 ± 11.6 mmHg at 40 min, this phenomenon was limited among AAS users who reached a maximum of 6.2 ± 11.5 mmHg at 60 min. The between groups comparison revealed significant higher post-exercise hypotension (PEH) for the control group at 30 min (−12.9 ± 14.1 mmHg versus −2.9 ± 7.6 mmHg), 40 min (−13.9 ± 11.6 mmHg versus −2.5 ± 8.3 mmHg), 50 min (−13.9 ± 13.9 mmHg versus −5.0 ± 7.9 mmHg) and 60 min (−12.5 ± 12.8 mmHg versus −6.2 ± 11.5 mmHg). There was no significant diastolic PEH in any of the groups. Conclusions This study demonstrated impaired systolic post-exercise hypotension as a new adverse effect of AAS usage.

FUNDAMENTO: A Hipertensão arterial (HA) é uma condição tanto agravante quanto agravada pela Síndrome Metabólica (SM). A menopausa pode tornar o tratamento da hipertensão mais difícil porque é uma condição que favorece a piora nos componentes da SM. Embora existam evidências de que o treinamento com exercícios físicos reduza a pressão arterial, se as condições da menopausa e da SM afetam os benefícios induzidos pelo exercício é algo ainda não evidenciado. OBJETIVO: Comparar os efeitos do treinamento aeróbio na pressão arterial entre mulheres com SM não menopausadas e menopausadas. MÉTODOS: Foram recrutadas 44 mulheres divididas em quatro grupos experimentais: controle não menopausada (CNM: 39,5 ± 1,1 anos, n = 11); controle menopausada (CM: 54,9 ± 1,7 anos, n = 12); aeróbio não menopausada (ANM: 43,1 ± 2,1 anos, n = 11) e aeróbio menopausada (AM: 52,1 ± 1,6 anos, n = 10). Os grupos de exercício realizaram treinamento aeróbio durante três meses, cinco vezes por semana, com intensidade entre 60% e 70% da frequência cardíaca de reserva. A pressão arterial de repouso e a resposta pressórica clínica após 60 minutos de exercício foram medidas antes e após o período treinamento. O teste de ANOVA de dois fatores foi usado, considerando p < 0,05. RESULTADOS: O programa de treinamento resultou em redução da gordura abdominal, glicemia e melhora do VO2 máx. Em comparação aos valores pré-intervenção, Pressão Arterial Sistólica (PAS) e Pressão Arterial Diastólica (PAD) não se alteraram após o treinamento nos grupos CNM, CM, ANM e AM (p > 0,05). CONCLUSÃO: Três meses de treinamento aeróbio melhora componentes da SM, mas não altera a pressão arterial de repouso, nem a resposta pressórica aguda após uma sessão de exercício aeróbio em mulheres com SM. BACKGROUND: Arterial Hypertension (AH) is an aggravating condition for Metabolic Syndrome (MS), as well as being aggravated by it. Menopause can make hypertension treatment more difficult, as it favors the worsening of MS components. Although there is evidence that exercise training reduces blood pressure, whether menopause and SM affect the exercise-induced benefits is yet to be elucidated. OBJECTIVE: To compare the effects of aerobic training on blood pressure in non-menopausal and menopausal women with MS METHODS: A total of 44 women were recruited and divided into four groups: non-menopausal control (NMC: 39.5 ± 3.6 years, n = 11); menopausal control (MC: 54.9 ± 5.9 years, n = 12), non-menopausal aerobics (NMA: 43.1 ± 6.8 years, n = 11) and menopausal aerobics (MA: 52.1 ± 5 years, n = 10). The exercise groups performed aerobic training for three months, five times a week, at an intensity between 60% and 70% of heart rate reserve. The resting blood pressure and blood pressure response after 60 minutes of exercise were measured before and after the training period. The two-way ANOVA test was used, considering a p value < 0.05. RESULTS: The training program resulted in a decrease in abdominal fat, blood glucose and improved VO2 max. Compared to pre-intervention values, Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP) and Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP) did not change after training in NMC, MC, MA and NMA groups (p > 0.05). CONCLUSION: Three months of aerobic training improved MS components, but did not alter resting blood pressure or the BP response after an acute exercise session in women with MS.

Arterial Hypertension (AH) is an aggravating condition for Metabolic Syndrome (MS), as well as being aggravated by it. Menopause can make hypertension treatment more difficult, as it favors the worsening of MS components. Although there is evidence that exercise training reduces blood pressure, whether menopause and SM affect the exercise-induced benefits is yet to be elucidated.To compare the effects of aerobic training on blood pressure in non-menopausal and menopausal women with MS METHODS: A total of 44 women were recruited and divided into four groups: non-menopausal control (NMC: 39.5 ± 3.6 years, n = 11); menopausal control (MC: 54.9 ± 5.9 years, n = 12), non-menopausal aerobics (NMA: 43.1 ± 6.8 years, n = 11) and menopausal aerobics (MA: 52.1 ± 5 years, n = 10). The exercise groups performed aerobic training for three months, five times a week, at an intensity between 60% and 70% of heart rate reserve. The resting blood pressure and blood pressure response after 60 minutes of exercise were measured before and after the training period. The two-way ANOVA test was used, considering a p value0.05.The training program resulted in a decrease in abdominal fat, blood glucose and improved VO2 max. Compared to pre-intervention values, Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP) and Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP) did not change after training in NMC, MC, MA and NMA groups (p0.05).Three months of aerobic training improved MS components, but did not alter resting blood pressure or the BP response after an acute exercise session in women with MS.