Even one day a week of exercise may produce measurable benefits in older women. In this study, 63 women over 60 years of age were divided into three groups. One group was given combined aerobic and resistance training one day a week. Another exercised twice a week (also combined aerobic and resistance training), while the third group had three exercise sessions each week. The study lasted for 16 weeks.
To the investigators’ surprise, all groups improved their strength and cardiovascular fitness. There were no significant differences among the groups when the four months were up. At the beginning of the study the average heart rate was 110 beats per minute while the women were walking 3 miles per hour. At the end of the study, their average heart rate had dropped to 92 beats per minute at the same rate of speed. The investigators concluded that even as little as one exercise session a week can provide measurable benefit for older women’s health and quality of life.
[The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, Aug 30, 2013]
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