VDM Preszler, A: The effects of a group fitness intervention on

The purpose of this research was to determine the effects of a group fitness exercise class on fitness and pscyhosocial parameters and menopausal symptoms, in females aged 42-58 years. Twelve women aged 52.3 (SD=4.6) years participated in the study. Subjects self-selected onto a sedentary, low active control group (n = 5) and a group fitness experimental group (n = 7). The experimental condition participated in an 8 week moderate intensity group fitness intervention incorporating cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength and endurance, balance and flexibility exercises. There was a significant difference between groups in percentage change scores on body fat percentage. Women in the group fitness condition experienced a decrease in body fat percentage over the course of the study. No other hypothesized significant results were found.