Two or three workouts a week? study finds best exercise dose for seniors
NCT ID NCT07529158
First seen Apr 18, 2026 · Last updated May 21, 2026 · Updated 10 times
Summary
This study looked at whether exercising two or three times per week is better for older adults with heart disease risk factors. Twenty-two seniors completed 12 weeks of combined training, and researchers measured their strength, balance, flexibility, and blood pressure. The goal was to find the ideal weekly exercise frequency to improve health and manage heart risks.
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Sports Center - Federal University of Santa Catarina
Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, 88035-972, Brazil
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