From the closing abstract passage
“These results suggest that for middle-aged recreational runners, PT and RT can similarly improve running economy albeit not necessarily the 5-km running time, and…”
A short excerpt, not the complete finding. Read the linked abstract for the comparison, measurements and context.
Publication details
- Record
- PubMed 39523854
- Publication types
- Comparative Study · research-article · Randomized Controlled Trial
- Indexed subjects
- Oxygen Consumption · Running · Muscle Strength · Athletic Performance · Resistance Training
- Source record checked
- 2026-10-16
Publication type and subject indexing describe the record; they are not a quality grade or proof of a benefit. An abstract does not replace a review of the full methods and results.
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