Resistance exercise training similarly improves work efficiency and measured submaximal oxygen consumption during the 6-min walk test in healthy postmenopausal women and breast cancer survivors.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This exploratory study aimed to examine the potential effects of a 12-week progressive whole-body resistance exercise training (RET) program on measured submaximal oxygen consumption (submaximal VO₂) and work efficiency during the 6-min walk test (6MWT) in healthy postmenopausal women and breast cancer survivors.

Methods

Twenty-four postmenopausal women (Healthy, HEA; 54 ± 3 years; BMI 26.6 ± 2.7 kg·m^-2; n = 13 and breast cancer survivors, BCS; 52 ± 5 years; BMI 26.8 ± 2.1 kg·m^-2; n = 11) completed a 12-week RET program. Participants were assessed using the 6MWT with a PNOE® metabolic analyzer before and after the intervention. Metabolic and respiratory parameters, including submaximal VO₂ and work efficiency were measured.

SUBMITTER: Artigas-Arias M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12948827 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature