A Pilot 6-Week Lifestyle Intervention in Women Aged 50+ in Ireland

Introduction: The deleterious effects of ageing and inactivity are compounded by the menopause which typically occurs in females aged 50+. is associated with unfavourable changes body composition including decreased skeletal muscle mass, bone density increased adipose tissue. This study aimed to determine a 6-week community-based intervention on nutrition knowledge physical, metabolic, cardiovascular health women 50+ years. Methods: Nineteen participants (57 ± 6 years, 32.4 7.2 kg/m2) completed consisting 2 hours aerobic training (home-based / participant led), concurrent (instructor led) one 60-minute workshop per week. General was assessed using an adapted validated questionnaire. Body weight, mass index (BMI), waist circumference were measured pre post intervention. Lower strength endurance sit-to-stand 6-minute walk tests respectively. Point-of-care testing determined fasting glucose lipid profile. Results: There significant reductions weight (–2.2 2.0 kg, p < 0.01), BMI (–0.9 0.8 kg/m2, 0.05), percent fat (–1.1 0.5%, (–2.4 0.5 cm, 0.05) (–0.6 mmol/L) score (5.8 0.05, test (Mdn = 82.5, IQR 49.5, performance (11.5 4.5 repetitions, significantly. Discussion: successfully improved BMI, percent, circumference, glucose, general knowledge, fitness, lower participants. Metabolic trend towards health.