Effects of concurrent aerobic and resistance exercise in frail and pre-frail older adults: A randomized trial of supervised versus home-based programs.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study aimed to investigate the effects of supervised and home-based exercise programs on older people with frailty or pre-frailty.

Methods

A total of 146 community-dwelling participants aged 65 and older who were prefrail or frail were randomly allocated into supervised exercise (N = 74) and home exercise (N = 72) groups. The 3-month supervised exercise training consisted of 3 exercise sessions per week, was performed at a hospital and supervised by a physical therapist. Home exercise participants took instructions on exercise and illustrated exercise handouts. The baseline and 3-month follow-up measurements included body composition, strength of selected upper and lower limb muscle groups, grip and leg press strengths, and five physical performance tests. Mi

SUBMITTER: Meng NH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7373606 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature