Does Aerobic Training Followed by Resistance Training Enhance Aerobic Capacity in Seniors

Does Aerobic Training Followed by Resistance Training Enhance Aerobic Capacity in Seniors? A Randomized Controlled Trial.

In healthy young subjects a single bout of strength training following endurance training has been shown to improve markers for aerobic capacity in muscle compared to a single bout of endurance training alone. The present project tests the hypothesis: 12 weeks of training with sessions of endurance training followed by strength training is superior to endurance training alone for health participants 50-65 years of age. The outcome measures are maximal oxygen uptake and knee-extension strength.

Inclusion Criteria:

• healthy
• understanding Danish language

Exclusion Criteria:

• medical contraindication for training
• taking beta-blockers
• physical exercise training more than 2 hrs per week