Physical activity level behavior according to the day of the week in postmenopausal women

摘要

Menopause is responsible for significant changes in the body, which may contribute to increased fat mass1 and reduced lean body mass2; this can be potentiated by low levels of physical activity (PA).3 The prevalence of physical inactivity (<150min of moderate to vigorous PA weekly)4 increases with age, reaching 30% in postmenopausal women,5 a factor which can lead to reduced muscle mass and strength, impaired locomotion and balance,6 possibly increasing the number of falls and successively decreasing the quality of life thereby leading to dependence to perform daily activities.