Continuous versus intermittent aerobic exercise in the improvement of quality of life for women with polycystic ovary syndrome: A randomized controlled trial.
Victor Barbosa RibeiroIris Palma LopesRosana Maria Dos ReisRafael Costa SilvaMaria Célia MendesAnderson Sanches MeloHugo Celso Dutra de SouzaRui Alberto FerrianiGislaine Satyko KogureLucia Alves da Silva LaraPublished in: Journal of health psychology (2019)
Polycystic ovary syndrome predisposes alterations which contribute to the reduction of quality of life. This randomized controlled clinical trial study was to evaluate the effect of two protocols of aerobic exercise on quality of life in women with polycystic ovary syndrome. Women were allocated to three groups: continuous aerobic training (n = 28), intermittent aerobic training (n = 29), and control group (no training; n = 30). Testosterone levels, body composition indices, and quality of life were assessed at baseline and after 16 weeks of intervention. Both protocols were effective to improve testosterone levels, anthropometric indices, and quality of life in polycystic ovary syndrome women. Thus, these protocols should be included in the clinical environment to improve clinical parameters psychological, biological and social health to this population.
Keyphrases
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- body composition
- insulin resistance
- high intensity
- healthcare
- randomized controlled trial
- mental health
- public health
- virtual reality
- bone mineral density
- metabolic syndrome
- type diabetes
- adipose tissue
- risk assessment
- pregnancy outcomes
- sleep quality
- health information
- social media
- preterm birth
- smoking cessation