Intervention study shows improvements in body composition and functional capacity in sedentary adults, suggesting combined training may enhance health outcomes.
Key Points
Combined resistance and aerobic training significantly reduced fat mass and increased fat-free mass in middle-aged adults.
Participants experienced improvements in handgrip strength and estimated VO2max, indicating enhanced physical function.
The study analyzed outcomes at three intervals over 12 weeks, revealing consistent positive trends in health markers.
Phase angle emerged as a valuable predictor of functional gains, suggesting its potential as a biomarker for exercise responsiveness.