The Claim
Combined high-intensity aerobic and high-intensity resistance training performed three times per week for 8 to 12 weeks increases peak oxygen uptake (VO₂peak) by an average of 3.75 mL/kg/min in middle-aged and older adults with type 2 diabetes, and this improvement is greater than that achieved by all other tested exercise interventions.
What the research says
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In middle-aged and older adults with type 2 diabetes, doing three weekly sessions of high-intensity cardio and strength training raises peak oxygen uptake by an average of 3.75 mL/kg/min more than any other exercise program tested.
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Combined high-intensity aerobic and high-intensity resistance training performed three times per week for 8 to 12 weeks increases peak oxygen uptake (VO₂peak) by an average of 3.75 mL/kg/min in middle-aged and older adults with type 2 diabetes, representing the largest improvement among all tested exercise interventions and indicating superior enhancement of cardiorespiratory fitness.
Intense cardio and weight training together make the heart pump more blood with each beat and improve the muscles' ability to use oxygen. This allows the body to take in and use more oxygen during maximum effort, raising peak oxygen uptake.
What the research says
1 studyThis study found that for older adults with type 2 diabetes, doing both intense cardio and intense weight training three times a week boosted heart and lung fitness more than any other exercise routine studied — exactly what the claim says.
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