Anu Räisänen, director of HealthEU initiatives and assistant professor, led a scoping review that was recently published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.
Anu Räisänen, director of HealthEU initiatives and assistant professor, has published a scoping review in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research (Vol. 39, pp. 815–822). The article, titled “Characteristics of Resistance Training Programs Targeting Improvements in Health Outcomes in Postmenopausal Women,” explores how resistance training programs are structured in clinical research and what health-related outcomes they aim to improve.
The review analyzes a range of studies to identify common features in program design, such as exercise selection, frequency, intensity and duration. It also highlights the health outcomes most frequently targeted, including improvements in muscle strength, cardiovascular fitness, and metabolic health. The findings suggest that while most studies aiming to improve health outcomes in postmenopausal women adhere to established resistance training guidelines, they often overlook the inclusion of functional exercises.
Räisänen’s work contributes to the growing body of research focused on women’s health, and supports Elon’s broader commitment to evidence-based wellness initiatives through HealthEU.