Frequency of Aerobic/Resistance Training in Older Women

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Aging

In brief

The objective of this study is to provide insight into the effects combined training frequency has on improving fitness, ease of physical activity, and maintenance of a high total energy expenditure. Such information is critical to our understanding of ways to improve well-being, quality of life, and independence of an aging population. 105 participants will be enrolled in this study. The length of time for your involvement in the study will be 32 weeks. You will undergo the procedures listed in this consent form on 3 separate occasions-initially at your entry, at 16 weeks and again at 32 weeks.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01031394

Run by

University of Alabama at Birmingham

People needed

105

Starts

2004-01-01

Expected to finish

2011-03-01

Last updated by the study team

2015-10-27

Who can join

Age: 60 and older. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may not qualify if…

• smoking,
• diabetes,
• osteoporosis,
• inability to coperform weight bearing exercises, currently performing to much exercise.

Where it is running

• UAB — Birmingham, Alabama, United States

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