Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of 12-week power fitness yoga training on the antioxidant capacity in postmenopausal women. Method: Twenty four healthy postmenopausal women participants were randomly assigned to two groups. Twelve subjects were in the experimental group (age=56.26±5.85 yrs, Ht=154.75±4.38 cm, Wt=55.88±6.72 kg), who attended the power fitness yoga training at 74.93±3.31%HR(subscript max) for 90 minutes per day, 3 days per week for 12 weeks. Twelve subjects were in the control group (age=56.77±5.51 yrs, Ht=155.43±4.25 cm, Wt=56.17±6.84 kg), who were arranged not to accept the training. Blood samples were taken before and after the experimental to test the blood malondialdehyde (MDA), superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GPx) and glutathione (GSH). The data were assessed by one-way analysis of covariance (one-way ANCOVA). Result: The findings of this study showed that the concentration of SOD and GPx in the experimental group were significantly increased than those of control group (p<.05). However, antioxidants glutathione and malondialdehyde oxidative damage indicators did not change (p>.05). Conclusion: It is concluded that 12 weeks of moderate intensity power fitness yoga training in postmenopausal women could enhance the activities of antioxidant. However, indicators of oxidative damage malondialdehyde are not affected.