The purpose of this study is to examine whether person-centered high-intense aerobic / strength training during five months reduces inflammation and disease activity, improve immune cell function, and increases muscle strength, fitness and ability of the individual independence in elderly patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

Inclusion

• Patients 65 years or older with RA diagnosed according to the ACR / EULAR 1987/2010 criteria,
• disease duration 2 years or more,
• disease activity as measured by DAS28 <5.1

Exclusion

• Comorbidities, such as unstable coronary artery disease, uncontrolled cardiac arrhythmia, or uncontrolled high blood pressure, which prevents moderate to intense exercise.
• Joint surgery completed within 6 months prior to study entry.
• Ongoing training at moderate to high level 2 or more times per week