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Cardiovascular Fitness

What the research says about cardiovascular fitness, in plain English, with every original paper linked.

THE STUDIES

1 study on this topic

2024

Climacteric

Resistance Training Effects on Healthy Postmenopausal Women: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis

Studied: Healthy postmenopausal women (meta-analysis across pooled trials)

This meta-analysis found resistance training significantly improved aerobic capacity along with both lower- and upper-body strength in healthy postmenopausal women, confirming the benefits reach well beyond bone health alone.

These summaries are general education, not medical advice. Individual results vary, and research on groups does not replace advice about your body from your doctor.