Journal of Applied Gerontology 2015, Vol. 34(3) NP143–NP165 © The Author(s) 2012 Reprints and permissions: sagepub.com/journalsPermissions.nav DOI: 10.1177/0733464812468502 jag.sagepub.com 468502JAG 34 3 10.1177/0733464812468502Jo urnal of Applied GerontologyWanderley et al. Manuscript received: July 12, 2011; inal revision received: October 19, 2012; accepted: October 26, 2012. 1 University of Porto, Portugal Corresponding Author: Flavia Accioly Canuto Wanderley, Research Centre in Physical Activity, Health and Leisure, Faculty of Sport, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Plácido Costa, 91, Porto 4200-450, Portugal. Email: flaviacanuto@gmail.com Aerobic Versus Resistance Training Effects on Health-Related Quality of Life, Body Composition, and Function of Older Adults Flávia Accioly Canuto Wanderley 1 , Nórton Luis Oliveira 1 , Elisa Marques 1 , Pedro Moreira 1 , José Oliveira 1 , and Joana Carvalho 1 Abstract This study aimed to investigate the effects of training on health-related quality of life (HRQoL), body composition, and function in older adults. Fifty partici- pants were randomized into aerobic training (AT—70%-80% HR reserve ), resis- tance training (RT—80% 1RM), or controls.They had HRQoL, body composition, and function assessed before and after 8 months. Training groups reduced body fat, increased performance in the stair ascent, 8-ft up-and-go and sit-to-stand five-times tests, and improved their physical component score (PCS; p ≤ .03). AT increased performance in the 6MWT test, and improved general and mental health (MH) domains when compared to controls (p < .01). Finally, changes in stair ascent were associated with changes in bodily pain, MH, and mental com- ponent score (p ≤ .04), while changes in handgrip strength were associated with changes in physical role and MH (p = .03).AT and RT were effective interventions for decreasing body fat and improving functionality and the PCS in older adults. Original Article by guest on May 27, 2015 jag.sagepub.com Downloaded from