Aerobic and resistance exercise improves Reynolds risk score in overweight or obese breast cancer survivors.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Breast cancer survivors have double the risk of mortality from cardiovascular disease than age-matched women without a cancer history. Reynolds risk score (RRS) is a validated algorithm for the assessment of cardiovascular disease risk. This secondary analysis sought to examine the effects of a 16-week aerobic and resistance exercise intervention on RRS in overweight or obese breast cancer survivors.

Methods and results

One hundred overweight or obese (BMI > 25 kg/m²) breast cancer survivors were randomized to exercise or usual care. The exercise group underwent aerobic and resistance exercise sessions for 16 weeks. RRS was calculated using a validated equation. Group differences in mean change for RRS were evaluated using repeated-measures analyses of

SUBMITTER: Lee K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7684890 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature