Two or three workouts a week? study tests best exercise dose for seniors

NCT ID NCT07529158

First seen Apr 18, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 8 times

Summary

This study looked at how often older adults with heart disease risk factors should exercise to improve their health. Twenty-two participants did combined training either two or three times a week for 12 weeks. Researchers measured changes in strength, balance, flexibility, and blood pressure to see which frequency worked better.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sports Center - Federal University of Santa Catarina

    Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, 88035-972, Brazil

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