Table 1 Exclusion criteria of the SHAPE study

< 12 months since last menses

Use of hormone replacement or oral contraceptives in past 6 months

Active life style

Morbidly obese (BMI > 40)

BMI < 22

Currently on or planning to go on a strict diet

Ever diagnosed with breast cancer

Diagnosis of other types of cancer in the past 5 years

Diabetes mellitus or other endocrine related diseases

Disorders or diseases (locomotor, optical, neurological, mental) that might impede the participation in the exercise programme

Alcohol or drug abuse

Maintenance use of corticosteroids

Use of beta blockers

Smoking