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Older adults can still build fitness capacity

The Effect of Aerobic, Resistance, and Combined Exercise Training on Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Healthy People Aged 60 years and Over: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

CardioSystematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials2026

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Authors
Azimkhani et al.
Journal
Biological Research for Nursing. 2026.
Identifiers
PMID 40501026 · DOI 10.1177/10998004251348605

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Cardio capacity is trainable later in life. The plan does not need punishment cardio; it needs repeatable aerobic and strength exposure.

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Fitness span is trainable

Capacity matters after 60 too

Combine strength and aerobic work intelligently

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