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| Author/Association: | An J, Su Z, Meng S |
| Title: | Effect of aerobic training versus resistance training for improving cardiorespiratory fitness and body composition in middle-aged to older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials [with consumer summary] |
| Source: | Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics 2024 Nov;126:105530 |
| Method: | systematic review |
| Method Score: | This is a systematic review. Systematic reviews are not rated. |
| Consumer Summary: | HIGHLIGHTS: The primary finding of this analysis is aerobic training significantly improved VO2max/peak, 6-MWT, and body mass in comparison with resistance training in middle-aged to older adults. Resistance training significantly improved lean body mass in comparison with aerobic training in this population. The effects of aerobic exercise training on VO2max/peak and 6-MWT were significant regardless of health status of participants, intervention duration, age or gender. |
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