Lifting weights for just 4 weeks may boost breathing and liver health in seniors
NCT ID NCT07449767
First seen Mar 10, 2026 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 12 times
Summary
This study looked at whether a four-week moderate strength training program could help healthy men aged 60-75 improve their diaphragm thickness (a key breathing muscle), reduce liver fat, and enhance quality of life. Thirty participants were split into an exercise group and a control group. The goal was to gather knowledge on how short-term resistance training affects these health measures in older adults.
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Gumushane Univetsity
Gümüşhane, Trabzon, Ordu, Giresun, Rize, Artvin, Gümüşhane, 29600, Turkey (Türkiye)
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