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Table 4 Changes in outcomes and effect sizes

From: How much will older adults exercise? A feasibility study of aerobic training combined with resistance training

Outcome

Mean (95% CI)

t value

p value

Cohen’s d

∆Timed up-and-go (s)

−1.5 (−5.0, 2.9)

−0.96

0.37

−0.34

∆SPPB scorea

1.6 (0.3, 2.9)

2.98

0.02

1.12

∆Estimated 1-RMb leg press (lbs.)

97.1 (−8.1, 202.3)

2.37

0.06

0.97

∆Estimated 1-RM lat pull-down (lbs.)

11.8 (3.3, 20.2)

3.58

0.02

1.46

∆VO2max (ml/kg/min)c

8.8 (2.8, 14.8)

3.60

0.01

1.36

  1. aShort physical performance battery
  2. bRepetition maximum
  3. cMaximal aerobic capacity measured by modified Bruce protocol
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