Table 1.
Participant Characteristics at Baseline
| PRT (n = 35) | FLEX (n = 35) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age, y | 77.4 (4.4) | 80.3 (6.3) |
| Male (n, %) | 14 (40) | 14 (40) |
| Height, m | 1.7 (0.1) | 1.7 (0.1) |
| Body mass, kg | 78.0 (13.1) | 77.1 (14.9) |
| Body mass index, kg/m2 | 28.6 (4.0) | 27.7 (3.9) |
| MMSE score | 27.6 (2.0) | 28.1 (1.7) |
| Number of medical diagnoses | 3.9 (2.1) | 3.1 (2.7) |
| SPPB | 7.6 (1.4) | 7.3 (1.7) |
Note: FLEX = home-based flexibility; MMSE = Mini-Mental State Exam; PRT = progressive resistance training; SPPB = Short physical performance battery. Results are means ± SD, unless otherwise stated.