Effectiveness of a resistance training program on physical function, muscle strength, and body composition in community-dwelling older adults receiving home care: a cluster-randomized controlled trial

Table 1 Progression of the resistance training program

Phase	Length (Weeks)	Number of exercises	Description of exercises	Series	Repetitions performed
1	5	5	Rowing, chest press, squats, biceps curl, knee extension	2	10-12^b
2	10	5	Same as phase 1	3	10–12
3	10	6	Same as phase 1 + shoulder press	3	8–10
4	10	7	Same as phase 3 + up-and-go^a	4	8–10

^a Rising from a chair, walking 3 m and turning around a cone, walking back and sitting down
^b Introductory phase, repetitions not performed until fatigue

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