Effects of a Recreational Team Handball-based Programme on Health and Physical Fitness of Middle-aged and Older Men

Dose-response Effects of a Recreational Team Handball-based Exercise Programme on Cardiovascular, Metabolic, Musculoskeletal and Physical Fitness Markers in Inactive Middle-aged and Older Male

The present study aims at analyzing the dose-response effects of a recreational team handball-based exercise programme on cardiovascular, metabolic, musculoskeletal and physical fitness markers of inactive middle-aged and older men, without previous experience with the sport. The researchers hypothesized a positive weekly training frequency effect on health and physical fitness outcomes.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Male participants; inactive with 50 or more years of age (i.e., not complying with the physical activity guidelines for the last 6 months).

Exclusion Criteria:

• Any medical contraindication to perform moderate-to-vigorous physical activity; incapacity to run or grip a ball.