March 10, 2026 · The American journal of medicine · DOI: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2026.02.032

A four-year longitudinal study of once weekly multi-joint resistance training and aerobic training vs. resistance training only

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This study aimed to compare the effects of a four-year exercise program involving combined resistance and aerobic training versus resistance training alone in older men aged 60 to 82 years. Results indicated that both training regimens significantly improved muscle strength and reduced body fat, but the combined training group also enhanced aerobic fitness, highlighting its time efficiency and superiority in improving overall fitness compared to resistance training alone.

Peter Herbert, Nicholas F Sculthorpe, Nilihan E M Sanal-Hayes, Lawrence D Hayes

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