High Intensity and Moderate Training and Maximal Oxygen Uptake and Activity Levels

Effect of High Intensity and Moderate Training on Maximal Oxygen Uptake and Activity Levels in an Elderly Norwegian Population

Aim of the study is to investigate the effect of different types of training (high intensity and moderate training) on maximal oxygen uptake and activity levels in an elderly Norwegian population after one year training intervention. Baseline data include the activity levels assessed through self reported means as well as objectively measured activity data using activity monitors.

Inclusion Criteria:

• ability to walk at least 1km,
• born in 1938,1939,1940,1941 or 1942
• Sufficiently good health to be able to take part in the study, as determined by the researchers

Exclusion Criteria:

• Illness or disability that precludes exercise or hinders completion of the study
• Uncontrolled hypertension
• Symptomatic valve disease, hyper tropic cardio-myopathy or unstable angina
• Active cancer
• Test results indicating that study participation is unsafe
• Inclusion in other studies conflicting with participation in this one