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This study explores the impact of continuous versus accumulated walking on variables such as VO2 max, blood pressure, skinfold measurements, and waist/hip ratio in sedentary women. The research spans 10 weeks, comparing short and long bouts of brisk walking without diet changes. Results indicate significant improvements in fitness levels and body composition. Published in Medicine Science Sports Exercise.
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Effects of a walking program Continuous X Acummulated Variables VO2 max B.P. 4 Skinf Weight Waist/Hip 3x10min + 2,3 - 7,4 - 3,3 - 1,7 - 3,0 30min + 2,4 - 4,6 - 2,8 - 0,9 - 1,8 Control - 0,5 - 2,0 + 2,6 + 0,6 + 0,6 . * * * * * * 47 Women / 44,4+6,2 yrs-old/ 5d.wk / 10 weeks 70%- 80% MHR/ Vel: 1,6-1,8 m.s-1 / No Diet Change *p <0,05 Murphy, M. et al. Training effects of short and long bouts of brisk walking in sedentary women - Medicine Science Sports Exercise, 30 (1): 152-57, 1998 Agita São Paulo
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