Inclusion criteria:
Inclusion criteria were: female sex, age 54–78 years, nonsmokers, no special diet (i.e., low-carbohydrate diet, low fat, and vegetarian, etc.) and having MS, according to the indicators that included waist circumference of greater than 88 cm, fasting plasma glucose of greater than 88 mg/dl, HDL levels of less than 50 mg/dl, triglycerides levels of greater than 150 mg/dl and blood pressure greater than 130/85 mmHg.
Exclusion criteria:
Individuals with chronic diseases such as T2D, hypertension and cardiovascular disease, and those participating in regular physical activity (for a minimum of 6 months prior to the study) or unable to increase their level of physical activity for any reason