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 programs for older men: mode and intensity to induce the highest possible health-related benefits.
BACKGROUND Although health-related benefits of fitness training in older men are well established , it is not clear yet which mode and intensity of a exercise program is most effective . This study addresses whether the combination of endurance ( ED ) and resistance training in older men have supplementary health-related benefits in addition to profits attained through endurance training alone . Additionally , effects of moderate- and low-intensity resistance training are compared . METHODS Men , 55 - 75 years of age , were r and omly assigned to a  control group ( N = 13 ) or one of three exercise groups ( 20 weeks , two to three times per week ) : endurance plus moderate resistance ( MR ) training ( N = 22 ) , endurance plus low resistance ( LR ) training ( N = 22 ) and endurance training only ( N = 22 ) . Cardiovascular ( CV ) risk factors , muscular fitness and postural control were assessed before and after training . RESULTS All exercise groups revealed significant ( P < 0.05 ) improvements in resting heart rate , work capacity and recovery , waist girth , insulin response and knee-extensor strength with no differences among groups . Body composition , resting metabolic rate ( RMR ) , VO2peak and postural control did not change in exercise groups . CONCLUSION In older men , a fitness program consisting of 20 weeks endurance training combined with resistance training is equally effective as endurance training alone . Moderate vs. low resistance training added to endurance training yields similar health-related benefits
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 .