Vitamin D3 supplementation enhances the effect of aerobic water-based training on physical fitness indices in obese and overweight menopausal women: A randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Obesity is associated with decreased physical performance, especially in older individuals. Some studies have examined the impact of exercise on obesity outcomes as part of a palliative care program.

Objective

This parallel-group randomized controlled trial investigated the effects of water-based aerobic exercise training and vitamin D3 supplementation on body mass index (BMI) and physical performance in postmenopausal women who were overweight or obese and had insufficient or deficient levels of serum vitamin D.

Design

This was an experimental study.

Methods

Forty women were randomly assigned to one of four groups: Water-based training + vitamin D (WTD), water-based training (WT), vitamin D (D), and control. The training program (aerobic-based exerc

SUBMITTER: Zaravar F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12317169 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature