Exercise training for older women
This trial tests whether combining high-intensity interval training with muscle-strength training can improve health in women aged 60 and older. You'll attend supervised exercise sessions at the University of Nottingham.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman and at least 60 years old.
- You do not smoke or use e-cigarettes.
- You are not currently doing regular high-intensity or strength training (less than 75 minutes of vigorous exercise per week and less than 2 strength sessions per week).
- You are able to do a maximal exercise test on a bike or treadmill.
- You are willing to come to the University of Nottingham for study visits and exercise sessions.
- You do not have heart disease, kidney disease, diabetes, lung disease, or uncontrolled high blood pressure.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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