Power training to improve mobility in older veterans
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This study tests a power training program to help older veterans move better and stay independent. It is designed for veterans who are new to the Gerofit exercise program and can participate in a group setting.
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Who can take part
- You are a veteran.
- You are new to the Rocky Mountain Regional Gerofit program.
- You can function independently in a group setting.
- You can walk on your own.
- You do not need oxygen therapy.
- You do not have unstable heart disease or severe memory problems.
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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