Trial reportWomen's health (London, England)
Vitamin D3 supplementation enhances the effect of aerobic water-based training on physical fitness indices in obese and overweight menopausal women: A randomized controlled trial.
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- Impact of aerobic training on body composition profiles among postmenopausal women with overweight or obesity: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis.BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2026Pooled it
- Vitamin D as a Modulator of Sarcopenia in Women: Interactions with Dietary Patterns and Physical Exercise.Nutrients · 2026Review
- Vitamin D and exercise in obesity: a neurovascular-muscle axis.Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Review
- Integrative approaches to healthy aging in postmenopausal women: the synergistic benefits of exercise combined with functional foods and dietary supplements.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2026Review
- Vitamin D supplementation and selected metabolic parameters in patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity: a prospective observational study.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2025Observational
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Abstract
backgroundObesity is associated with decreased physical performance, especially in older individuals. Some studies have examined the impact of exercise on obesity outcomes as part of a palliative care program.
objectiveThis parallel-group randomized controlled trial investigated the effects of water-based aerobic exercise training and vitamin D3 supplementation on body mass index (BMI) and physical performance in postmenopausal women who were overweight or obese and had insufficient or deficient levels of serum vitamin D.
designThis was an experimental study.
methodsForty women were randomly assigned to one of four groups: Water-based training + vitamin D (WTD), water-based training (WT), vitamin D (D), and control. The training program (aerobic-based exercise) and vitamin D3 supplementation were conducted for 8 weeks, three times a week. Measurements were taken before and after the intervention.
resultsThe WTD group showed significant improvement in BMI, handgrip strength, and gait speed compared to all other groups (
conclusionWater-based training with or without vitamin D3 supplementation significantly improved physical fitness indices, with combination showing the most pronounced effects. Vitamin D3 supplementation alone did not have a significant impact on most physical fitness measures.
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