Effect of Exercise Modalities on Post-Exercise Hypotension in Normotensive Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial on Vasomotor Symptoms Influence.

ABSTRACT: Menopause is associated with increased blood pressure (BP) and vasomotor symptoms (VMS), both elevating cardiovascular risk. Exercise can induce postexercise hypotension (PEH), with responses varying by exercise type and population characteristics. This study aimed to (1) examine the effect of high-intensity interval exercise (HIIE) and isometric resistance exercise (IRE) compared to control session (CONT) on PEH in normotensive postmenopausal women and (2) examine the VMS effect on PEH responses. A cross-over randomized controlled trial was conducted in 29 women (15 with moderate-to-severe VMS, 14 without), aged 55 ± 3 years. HIIE included 2 sets of 12*15-s at 100% maximal aerobic power, IRE included 4*2-min at 30% maximal voluntary contraction, and CONT included a sitting period. PEH was

SUBMITTER: Morgane LB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12640110 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature