Influence of a physical exercise program based on rowing in the rehabilitation of women with breast cancer
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In the following longitudinal study, we examined the influence of mobile bench rowing with sea rowing boats on the anthropometry and physical condition of breast cancer survivor rowers (n=20; 57.20 ± 6.38 years). To do this, two sessions per week lasting 60 to 90 minutes were conducted for 24 weeks, and the results of anthropometric and physical condition tests were compared before and after the training program. The obtained results indicate a statistically significant improvement in both anthropometric parameters: weight (-1.75 kg), body mass index (-0.67 kg/m2), waist circumference (-3.66 cm), and hip circumference (-2.87 cm); as well as in physical condition variables: aerobic capacity (93.65 m); general flexibility (4.4 cm); flexibility of the dominant upper limb (1.44 cm) and non-dominant (1.5 cm); and muscle strength of the lower limb (3.1 cm) and upper limb, both in the dominant arm (4.34 kgf) and the non-dominant arm (3.32 kgf). Therefore, we can conclude that a program based on sea rowing boats can be an effective strategy in the rehabilitation of breast cancer survivor women, improving their physical capacity and anthropometry, which could result in health and quality of life benefits.
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