A pilot randomized aerobic exercise trial in older HIV-infected men: Insights into strategies for successful aging with HIV.

ABSTRACT:

Background

HIV-infected adults have increased risk for age-related diseases and low cardiorespiratory fitness that can be prevented and improved with exercise. Yet, exercise strategies have not been well studied in older adults with HIV and may require substantial adaptation to this special population.

Objective

To determine the safety and efficacy of aerobic exercise in older HIV-infected men in a randomized trial comparing different levels of exercise intensity.

Methods

We conducted a pilot exercise trial in 22 HIV-infected men ≥50 years of age receiving antiretroviral therapy who were randomized 1:1 to moderate-intensity aerobic exercise (Mod-AEX) or high-intensity aerobic exercise (High-AEX) that was performed three times weekly for 16 weeks in a supervised settin

SUBMITTER: Oursler KK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5997336 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature