Effect Of Moderate Intensity Aerobic Exercise Versus Resistance Exercise On Bone Density In Postmenopausal Diabetic Women

Abstract

Objective: The goal of this trial was to determine the influence of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise and resistance exercise on bone mineral density in postmenopausal diabetic women.

Materials & Methods: Fifty postmenopausal women with ages ranging from 50 to 60 years and whose body mass index ranged from 30-34.9 kg/m2 were included in this trial. All the subjects were divided evenly into two groups: A and B. Group A underwent a 12-week program of moderate-intensity aerobic activity. Group B underwent a 12-week resistance exercise program, which involved the use of free weights to target the main muscle groups in the lower limbs. Both groups were took their daily calcium intake (Cal preg tablets 1200mg/day).  Bone Mineral Density (BMD) was measured at the lumbar spine (LS) and total hip (TH) in both groups prior to and following treatment. Results: This study demonstrated a statistically significant increase in BMD in the hip and lumbar areas following treatment in both groups (A&B; p<0.005). Nevertheless, there was no substantial between-group difference in terms of the BMD of the hip or lumbar areas following therapy, with a p value > 0.05. Conclusion: Both moderate-intensity aerobic exercise and resistance exercise improve bone density in postmenopausal diabetic women.