Effects of a physical activity program on depression parameters in postmenopausal women

Authors

  • Mario Pérez-Quintero Departamento de Fisiología. Universidad de Extremadura. Cáceres
  • Diego Muñoz Marín Departamento de Fisiología. Universidad de Extremadura. Cáceres
  • Francisco Javier Grijota Pérez Departamento de Fisiología. Universidad de Extremadura. Cáceres
  • Julio Montero Arroyo Departamento de Fisiología. Universidad de Extremadura. Cáceres
  • Maria Concepción Robles Gil Departamento de Fisiología. Universidad de Extremadura. Cáceres
  • Marcos Maynar Mariño Departamento de Fisiología. Universidad de Extremadura. Cáceres

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.19230/jonnpr.2499

Keywords:

Depression, physical activity, menopause

Abstract

Aim: The aim of this survey was to meet the exercise-induced psychological modifications in postmenopausal women.

Method: 30 postmenopausal women (54,00 ± 5,6 years) participated in this survey, they were classified in two groups: Depression Group (DG) (n=15) and Control Group (CG) (n=15). The program of physical activity had a duration of 6 months and consisted of low to moderate physical exercises (50-60%  of the maximal hearth rate of reserve) and with a weekly frequency of 4 days.

Results: the obtained results showed no improvement in the depression indexes, however a positive trend in the parameters of depression has been observed.

Conclusion: results indicate that regular, systematic low intensity physical training, 4 days/week is not enough to reduce the depressive symptoms or to improve the mood state in postmenopausal  depressive women. It is necessary more studies with different exercise intensity to clarify the effect on depression.

 

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Published

2018-06-10