Table 2. Absolute changes (postintervention-preintervention) in functional fitness tests. Values are means (± standard error).
Control group
(n=12)
Strength group
(n=12)
Endurance group
(n=12)
Body Mass Index, kg·m-2 .1 (.6) -.1 (.3) -.2 (.1)
Chair sit-and-reach (cm) -2.0 (2.2) 8.3 (2.8) * 6.9 (1.4) † 
Back scratch (cm) -1.1 (.5) 6.4 (2.2) * 5.1 (.5) † 
Arm curl (reps) -2.9 (.6) 2.1 (.7) * 2.5 (.5) † 
Chair stand (reps) -.4 (.6) 2.5 (.3) * 1.9 (.4) † 
8 ft up-and-go (sec) .4 (.2) -.4 (.4) -1.2 (.4) † 
6-min walk (m) 1.7 (9.8) 64.5 (24.2) * 56.4 (12.8)
* Difference between ST and C (p<0.05) as determined by ANOVA,†  Difference between ET and C (p<0.05) as determined by ANOVA,