Małgorzata Socha ^1* Paulina Ćwieląg ¹ Waldemar Andrzejewski ²

• ¹ Department of Human Biology, Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences, Wroclaw, Poland
• ² Department of Massage and Physical Therapy, Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences, Wroclaw, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland

We have submitted our study to Exercise Physiology section and topic Acute and Chronic Physiological Adaptations to Resistance Exercises Across Various Populations: Mechanisms and Practical Applications. The content of our manuscript covers the following research areas: multi-component exercise programmes, preventive aspect of physical activity, older women. Due to a growing population of older people, a greater interest in physical activity is observed among persons aged 55 and older. The multitude of training systems proposed to women by fitness clubs leads to search for such solutions that will bring positive health results. Sedentary lifestyle, stress or unhealthy diet contribute to body mass disorders which form the basis for the majority of civilization diseases. Many physiological changes which accompany women at the menopause onset enhance the activity of risk factors related to improper lifestyle. Menopause diminishes physical fitness and alters body composition by increasing total body fat and abdominal fat while decreasing muscle mass. The latter is of key importance for maintaining independence in daily activities during the ageing process progression. Our study showed that circuit hydraulic weight-interval training may exert beneficial effects as a method of body composition, and muscle performance control in pre-and postmenopausal women having a sedentary lifestyle.