Resistance training Other
Conditions
Interventions
The study was quasi-experimental pretest-posttest design (non-randomised control trial) comparing two different 16-week interventions (ST and PT), delivered at two different locations, within the Phys
Sponsors
The University of Texas at El Paso
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to 100 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Healthy physically inactive and sedentary community-dwelling older adults (aged 60 years and above). 2. No regular participation in physical activity, defined as less than 20 minutes of vigorous physical activity three days a week (less than 60 total minutes per week). 3. A medical release form or a health care provider’s written approval indicating a level of physical health conducive to participation in the exercise program was required. 4. Individuals with existing chronic conditions or physical limitations, including diabetes, asthma, or osteoarthritis were also included in the study upon the approval of their health care provider.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Physically active community-dwelling older adults (over 60 min of vigorous exercise a week) outside of El Paso region.
Countries
United States of America
Contacts
Public ContactAlan Hayes
Outcome results
None listed