Resistance training and symptoms of respiratory infections in postmenopausal women

Abstract

Introduction: Among the various symptoms associated with the menopause, nocturnal transpiration, vaginal dryness, heat waves, psychological alterations related with depression, as well as the decrease of immune response can be mentioned. Objective: To investigate the effects of resistance training on the intensity of the symptoms for upper respiratory tract infections in postmenopausal women. Methods: The study included 16 sedentary post-menopausal women (58.67 ± 6.12 years) allocated to the control group and training. All responded a recall questionnaire about the frequency and intensity of upper respiratory tract infections symptoms by a standardized scale over the eight weeks of the intervention. Results: Similar levels were presented as the response of the intensity of the symptoms of infections of the upper airways during the intervention to the control group (r = -0.75, p = 0.028) and training (r = -0.78, p = 0.029). Conclusion: The resistance training was considered safe as regards symptoms of infection of the upper respiratory tract, since there was no worsening of the clinical profile.