Serious adverse events were rare , and no serious events were reported to be directly related to the exercise programme .
This review provides evidence that PRT is an effective intervention for improving physical functioning in  older people , including improving strength and the performance of some simple and complex activities .
BACKGROUND Muscle weakness in old age is associated with physical function decline .
Progressive resistance strength training ( PRT ) exercises are design ed to increase strength .
OBJECTIVES To assess the effects of PRT on older people and identify adverse events .
Exercise training improves overall physical fitness and quality of life in older women with coronary artery disease.
BACKGROUND Older women with coronary artery disease ( CAD ) have reduced peak aerobic power ( Vo(2)peak ) , muscle strength , and quality of life ( QOL ) . Exercise interventions that can improve Vo(2)peak and muscle strength may also result in an improvement in QOL . This study compared the effect of aerobic training ( AT ) or combined aerobic and strength training ( COMT ) on Vo(2)peak , distance walked in 6 min , upper- and lower-extremity maximal strength , and QOL in 18 women ( age range , 60 to 80 years ) with documented CAD . METHODS After baseline testing , subjects were r and omly assigned to AT ( treadmill and cycle exercise , n = 9 ) or COMT ( treadmill and cycle exercise plus upper- and lower-extremity strength training , n = 9 ) , and each group exercised 3 d/wk for 8 weeks . RESULTS Both AT and COMT result ed in a similar increase in Vo(2)peak , distance walked in 6 min , lower-extremity strength , and emotional and global QOL . COMT improved upper-extremity strength , and physical and social QOL , which was unchanged after AT . CONCLUSIONS Older women with CAD should perform aerobic and strength training to attain optimal improvements in overall physical fitness and QOL
Serious adverse events were rare , and no serious events were reported to be directly related to the exercise programme .
This review provides evidence that PRT is an effective intervention for improving physical functioning in  older people , including improving strength and the performance of some simple and complex activities .
BACKGROUND Muscle weakness in old age is associated with physical function decline .
Progressive resistance strength training ( PRT ) exercises are design ed to increase strength .
OBJECTIVES To assess the effects of PRT on older people and identify adverse events .