Enhancing physical fitness in older adults: A six-month medium intensity training intervention yields significant improvements

Enhancing physical fitness in older adults: A six-month medium intensity training intervention yields significant improvements - EPFIOA:ASMMITYSI

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000056660

Enrollment

Registered

2025-01-20

Start date

2022-05-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

Older people

Interventions

6 month 3 times a week

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: (1) the ability to communicate effectively; (2) a willingness to engage in the intervention program upon providing informed consent; and (3) the ability to ambulate without external assistance. Conversely, exclusion criteria included

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: (1) self-reported chronic diseases or mental health conditions, such as severe cardiovascular or pulmonary diseases, musculoskeletal disorders, or major depressive episodes; (2) sensory impairments, including significant visual or auditory deficits; (3) any recent fractures or surgeries involving the hip or vertebrae within the past two months; and (4) an inability to walk independently for distances exceeding 10 meters

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The research was carried out over a six-month period, from May to November 2022. The Senior Fitness Test (SFT) comprises six targeted tests, each designed to measure an essential aspect of physical fitness. These tests include the 30-second Chair Stand Test (CST) to assess lower body strength, the 30-second Arm Curl Test (ACT) to evaluate upper body strength, the Chair Sit-and-Reach Test (CSRT) for flexibility, the Back Scratch Test (BST) to measure upper body flexibility, the 8-Foot Up-and-Go Test (FUG) to assess agility and dynamic balance, and the 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) to gauge cardiovascular endurance. Each of these six tests within the SFT provides reliable and relevant data on the different dimensions of physical fitness in older adults, making it a valuable instrument for research on aging and physical fitness interventions	—

Measure

Time frame

The research was carried out over a six-month period, from May to November 2022. The Senior Fitness Test (SFT) comprises six targeted tests, each designed to measure an essential aspect of physical fitness. These tests include the 30-second Chair Stand Test (CST) to assess lower body strength, the 30-second Arm Curl Test (ACT) to evaluate upper body strength, the Chair Sit-and-Reach Test (CSRT) for flexibility, the Back Scratch Test (BST) to measure upper body flexibility, the 8-Foot Up-and-Go Test (FUG) to assess agility and dynamic balance, and the 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) to gauge cardiovascular endurance. Each of these six tests within the SFT provides reliable and relevant data on the different dimensions of physical fitness in older adults, making it a valuable instrument for research on aging and physical fitness interventions

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Countries

Asia(except Japan)

Contacts

Public ContactRAHMAT ROHIM

WUHAN SPORTS UNIVERSITY Department of Physical Education and Sports Coach

rahmamatt@gmail.com08687196016

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026