| There are few data examining the effects of long-term endurance training on the cardiovascular systems of older, post-menopausal females. Furthermore, the available data are confounded by the fact that some of the women were receiving hormone replacement therapy while others were not. As it has been demonstrated that estrogen has an impact on the cardiovascular system, this may be a critical factor in the interpretation of the previous studies in older women. The purpose of this study was to examine the hemodynamics of older, postmenopausal women who are not receiving hormone replacement therapy. Eleven active and ten sedentary healthy postmenopausal women underwent maximal exercise testing to determine oxygen consumption (VO... |
