Two or three workouts a week? study finds best exercise dose for seniors at risk
NCT ID NCT07529158
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how often older adults with heart disease risk factors should exercise to improve fitness and blood pressure. Twenty-two participants did combined training either twice or three times a week for 12 weeks. The goal was to see which frequency worked better for strength, balance, and heart health.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Sports Center - Federal University of Santa Catarina
Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, 88035-972, Brazil
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