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September 10, 2025BMC GeriatricsOpen Access

The effect of resistance training for older adults with cognitive frailty: a randomized controlled trial

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TWTing WuXWXiaoxia WangYXYifei Xu

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Overview

Randomized controlled trial showed improvements in global cognitive function and physical function in older adults with cognitive frailty, suggesting resistance training as a beneficial intervention.

Key Points

  • Participants in the resistance training group experienced significant enhancements in global cognitive function, improving vital cognitive abilities in older adults.
  • Data analysis revealed noteworthy improvements in physical function as indicated by 4-meter walk time metrics after 12 weeks of resistance training.
  • Randomized controlled trial assigning 68 older adults with MCI and frailty to resistance training or standard exercise regimen demonstrated effective intervention outcomes.
  • Findings highlight that hybrid online-offline resistance training is a safe option, showing modest cognitive and physical benefits compared to traditional exercise programs.

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Wu et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23abeb210217d64781964https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-025-06311-y
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