Enhancing physical fitness in older adults: a six-month medium intensity training intervention yields significant improvements.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Maintaining physical fitness in older adults is crucial for preventing functional decline. This study aimed to examine the effects of a 6-month medium-intensity training (MIT) programme on physical fitness components in older adults.

Methods

In this randomized controlled trial, 72 older adults aged 60-70 years in Indonesia were randomly assigned to either an exercise group (EG; n = 36) or a control group (CG; n = 36). The EG participated in MIT sessions (60 minutes, 3 times per week). Each session consisted of a warm-up with joint mobility and flexibility exercises, followed by 15-20 minutes of moderate-intensity walking performed at 55-70% of maximum heart rate, a strength training phase targeting major muscle groups with 8-10 repetitions per movement using bodyw

SUBMITTER: Hidayat R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12625375 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature