Women Atherosclerosis Inflammation And Thrombosis (WAIAT)
The WAIAT research project was designed to determine the effects of diet induced weight loss and exercise on traditional (blood pressure, blood cholesterol, BMI, blood glucose) and nontraditional risk factors (hsC-Reactive Protein, fibrinolysis profile, endothelial function, and sleep quality) for cardiovascular disease by using a randomized intervention trial in previously sedentary post menopausal (12 months without a menstrual cycle) women.
The following variables were assessed: blood cholesterol, glucose, body composition (using DEXA scan) and physical fitness (cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, endurance and flexibility). The study was a 9 week intervention. Participants were randomly assigned to the Diet Intervention or the Exercise Intervention. Individuals in the Diet group completed all of the tests listed above and come to the MBC once a week for 30 minutes to review their dietary intake and body weight. Participants assigned to the Exercise Intervention completed all of the tests listed above and were asked to come to the Crawford Fitness Center (JMU Godwin Hall) 3-4 times per week (60 minutes/day) to complete a prescribed exercise routine designed to increase their cardiovascular and muscular fitness.
Program & Events
News
- The Morrison Bruce Center will be hosting Girls' Golf during the summer!
- If you need to register, please e-mail the Dr. Edwards at edwardes@jmu.edu.
*Please note that summer sessions do not include snack.Saturday, May 19th
9:00AM - 11:00 AM
Mulligan's Golf CenterSaturday, June 2nd
9:00AM - 11:00 AM
Sandy Bottom Golf CourseSaturday, June 23rd
9:00AM - 11:00 AM
Sandy Bottom Golf CourseSaturday, July 14th
9:00AM - 11:00 AM
Mulligan's Golf CenterSaturday, July 28th
9:00AM - 11:00 AM
Sandy Bottom Golf CourseSaturday, August 11th
9:00AM - 11:00AM
Mulligan's Golf Center
