Understanding how exercise affects older adults differently
Official title: Multidimensional predictive modeling to understand mechanisms of exercise response heterogeneity in older adults
Funded at Florida Institu /human/machine Cognition · NIH-10980027 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how older adults react to different types of exercise, like running and weightlifting, to find out what makes each person respond differently, so they can create better exercise plans that help everyone stay healthy and feel good as they age.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Florida Institu /human/machine Cognition NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pensacola, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,545,208 |
| NIH project number | 1R01AG089192-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10980027 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are older adults who are interested in improving their physical fitness and overall health.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are younger than 21 or those with severe mobility limitations may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates why older adults respond differently to exercise, focusing on both endurance and resistance training. By combining these two types of exercise, the study aims to identify biological factors that influence individual responses to physical activity. The researchers will explore how aging-related changes in the body, such as inflammation and energy production, affect exercise outcomes. This approach could lead to tailored exercise recommendations that enhance health and quality of life for older adults.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide personalized exercise guidelines that improve health outcomes for older adults.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that tailored exercise programs can significantly improve health outcomes in older adults, suggesting this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Florida Institu /human/machine Cognition
Pensacola, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bamman, Marcas M — Florida Institu /human/machine Cognition
- Study coordinator: Bamman, Marcas M
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.