Impact of resistance training on sleep quality, mental health, and functional capacity in older women with varying baseline sleep quality: A randomized controlled trial.

Paolo M Cunha, Leandro Dos Santos, Fabian Herold, Pamela Castro-E-Silva, Yanxia Chen, Yu-Bu Wang, Vanessa Santos-Melo, Edilaine Fungari Cavalcante, Luís Alves de Lima, Silvana Cardoso de Souza, Liye Zou, Brendon Stubbs, Felipe B Schuch, Edilson S Cyrino

Metabolism, Nutrition, and Exercise Laboratory, Physical Education and Sport Center, State University of Londrina, Londrina, PR, Brazil. Electronic address: [email protected]. · pubmed

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Abstract

This study aimed to examine the effects of 12 weeks of resistance training (RT) on sleep quality, mental health, cognitive function, and functional capacity among older women with both good and poor subjective sleep quality.

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Research summary

The paper claims that 12 weeks of resistance training improves sleep quality, mental health, and functional capacity in older women. This study is relevant as it addresses the impact of physical activity on quality of life and functional abilities in older adults, which are crucial factors in promoting longevity and healthy aging.

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